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[Breaking change]: Serverside generated preview URLs (2 minute read)

Umbraco 17 introduces a new method for generating preview URLs through IUrlProvider implementations, replacing the previous internal and external preview URL generation methods. This change addresses the removal of SendingContentNotification in V14 and supports the demand for external previews. Custom URL providers must adapt to this new structure.

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uProfile September 2025 - Paul Seal (5 minute read)

Paul Seal, Technical Lead at ClerksWell and long-time Umbraco MVP, has significantly contributed to the Umbraco community through tutorials and helpful packages. His journey began over 12 years ago, evolving from a newcomer to a mentor. Paul emphasizes community engagement, sharing knowledge, and learning from mistakes in his teaching approach.

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Community

Skrift Issue #120 (15 minute read)

Joe Kelpley's article discusses the transformative impact of MCP on the CMS landscape, highlighting its potential to reshape content management practices. The piece emphasizes the importance of adapting to these changes for developers and organizations to stay relevant in an evolving digital environment.

[ ] [ #ai ] [ #skrift ]

Experimenting with an MCP Server for Umbraco Engage (4 minute read)

Corné Hoskam creates a proof-of-concept to demonstrate Claude AI's capabilities in analyzing analytics and A/B tests. Future developments aim to expand functionalities for enhanced AI-driven content management within Umbraco's ecosystem, inviting user feedback for improvement.

[ #ai ] [ #umbracoengage ] [ #umbracomcp ]

Upgrade Umbraco 13 to 16: Localization (5 minute read)

Luuk Peters discusses updating localization from Umbraco 13 to 16, focusing on backoffice localization, changes in C# code, and localization in extensions. Key updates include transitioning language files from XML to JavaScript, new registration methods, and modifications to property description fields.

[ #umbracocms ] [ #upgrades ]

Migrating Rich Text Editor Macros to Blocks using uSync Migrations (6 minute read)

Joe Glombek discusses a method to migrate macros to blocks in Umbraco 14, which eliminates macro support. He outlines creating a `RichTextBoxMacrosToBlocksMigrator` that maps macros to blocks using custom mappings and JSON serialization. The code sample demonstrates the implementation of this migration process.

[ ] [ #migrations ] [ #rte ]

uSkinned Site Builder 6.4.0 is here (2 minute read)

uSkinned Site Builder 6.4.0 has been released, featuring a revamped dashboard, enhanced editor options, and improved SEO capabilities. Key updates include greater page-level control, smarter sitemap integration, and various bug fixes for reliable performance. Available for both Self-Hosted and Hosted users, this version enhances the overall building experience with Umbraco CMS.

[ #releases ] [ #seo ] [ #uskinned ]

UMB.FYI Gets a New Workflow Engine (8 minute read)

Matt Brailsford developed a workflow engine to automate repetitive tasks in producing the UMB.FYI newsletter, enhancing efficiency and reliability. The engine, built in C#, streamlines data collection, validation, and content enhancement, allowing for a more enjoyable editing process. Future improvements aim to refine detection and summarization tasks.

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Watch & Listen

Umbraco’s New Search in Alpha (31 minute watch)

In this DevRel Deep Dive, the Umbraco DevRel Team discusses the new search abstraction, enhancing the search experience in the CMS. Principal engineer Kenn Jacobsen explains its development, aiming for a richer user experience and reduced dependency on Examine. The community is encouraged to test the alpha release and provide feedback.

[ #devreldeepdives ] [ #search ] [ #umbracosearch ]

Events

CODECABIN 2025

2025-09-15 to 2025-09-18 - Cattle Shed, Grindleford, UK

[ #codecabin ]

Umbraco US Meetup Group - Jumpstarting Package Development

2025-09-16 from 13:00 to 14:30 (America/New_York) - Online

[ #packagedev ]

Umbraco Community Hour - Virtual Meetup

2025-09-17 from 13:00 to 14:00 (Europe/Copenhagen) - Online

[ #social ] [ #virtual ]

Umbraco London September - Talks and More at manifesto

2025-09-18 from 18:30 to 21:30 (Europe/London) - The Hickman, 2 Whitechapel Rd, London E1 1EW, London, GB

Social

Umbootstrap 16.2.0 using Bootstrap 15.3 for Umbraco 16.2.0 is out now

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