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UMB.FYI 2026-09-30

Umbraco HQ

Umbraco Product Update - Q3 2026 (21 minute read)

Filip Bech-Larsen's Q3 2026 Umbraco product update highlights advancements in AI features, including the Copilot Workspace and Editor MCP, enhancing editor and developer collaboration. Additionally, new enterprise-grade enhancements in Umbraco Cloud, such as Load Balancing and Dedicated Resource tiers, improve performance and scalability for projects.

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Community

Umbraco Upgrade Decisions: Start With Knowing Where You Stand (9 minute read)

Rachel Breeze emphasizes that decisions regarding Umbraco sites—whether to stay, upgrade, or rewrite—should begin with a thorough assessment of the current site, including its version, runtime, vulnerabilities, and dependencies. Additionally, operational factors like performance, accessibility, usability, and evolving traffic patterns must be considered to ensure informed decision-making.

[ #upgrades ]

The coffee log, rebuilt in .NET (6 minute read)

Owain Williams discusses the transition of his coffee logging project from Python to .NET, enhancing maintainability and functionality. Key improvements include a JSON logging system for better data analysis, a pluggable brew posting mechanism to avoid duplicates, and simplified deployment processes, ultimately making the project easier to manage over time.

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Multi-Site Umbraco without the shared-tree mess (10 minute read)

In multi-site Umbraco projects, the creation of a "Global" or "Shared" content node often leads to disorganized content management as it accumulates irrelevant items. Dave Jonker emphasizes the importance of clearly defining content categories—site-specific, genuinely shared, and coincidentally similar—to maintain a manageable structure that remains comprehensible for editors over time.

[ #multisite ]

Introducing Umbraco.Community.PropertyNavigator (2 minute read)

Nathaniel Nunes launched the Umbraco.Community.PropertyNavigator package, restoring the v13 Content field dropdown feature in Umbraco 17. This tool allows users to quickly search and navigate to properties on a content node, enhancing the editing experience with features like type-ahead filtering and field highlighting.

[ #packagedev ]

Most Automation Is a Decision, Not a Conversation (5 minute read)

Matt Brailsford discusses the introduction of Jev, a new "System One" model by TypeSafe AI, designed for quick, precise decision-making in automation. Unlike traditional chat models, Jev provides structured outputs (yes/no, pick-one, score) with confidence values, enhancing efficiency and reliability in workflows like Umbraco Automate, where accurate decisions are crucial.

[ ] [ #ai ] [ #automation ]

The Dutch Umbraco community is back (7 minute read)

The first Dutch Umbraco Alliance Festival gathered around 100 attendees at STOOM in Apeldoorn, featuring discussions on AI, Aspire, and headless technology. Organized by a collaborative team from four agencies, the event highlighted community-driven innovations and included keynotes, networking, and engaging talks, revitalizing the local Umbraco community spirit.

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A smarter way to build with uSkinned Site Builder 7.2 (5 minute read)

uSkinned Site Builder 7.2 introduces a redesigned Dashboard that enhances content creation and management. Key features include one-click Starter Kit installations, detailed activity tracking, clearer licence information, and built-in help resources. The update also simplifies custom codebases and improves Block Grid configurations, offering a more efficient workflow for users.

[ #uskinned ]

Watch & Listen

Umbraco Kent Meetup - 21st September 2026 - Contentment (105 minute watch)

Lee Kelleher from the Umbraco Community presents an informal demo of the Contentment package, showcasing its property editors and features that enhance user experience. He discusses customization options, data sources, caching, and community collaboration to address challenges, emphasizing the importance of user-defined data sources for improved content management.

[ #propertyeditors ]

umbraCoffee - The September Shift (54 minute watch)

In this episode of #umbraCoffee, hosts Marcin and Callum discuss seasonal transitions, Umbraco updates, and new features like a multi-window desktop interface. They emphasize community contributions, collaboration, and innovative ideas for enhancing Umbraco's functionality, including API integration and user interface improvements, reflecting on the rapid evolution of software development.

[ ] [ #umbracoffee ]

Installing uSkinned Site Builder Starter Kits and Theme add-ons with uSkinned Site Builder 7.2 (4 minute watch)

The uSkinned Site Builder version 7.2.0 introduces a new templates dashboard, allowing users to install themes and starter kits directly without separate nougat packages. This update simplifies the process, providing example pages and design nodes for enhanced design inspiration. Users can easily manage multiple installations from the dashboard.

[ #uskinned ]

New AI in Umbraco features (1 minute watch)

Umbraco HQ introduces the Copilot Workspace, enhancing user interaction with AI by allowing persistent conversations and project-based context. This update also features knowledge sets for package developers, enabling embedded contextual information for improved AI responses. The new Copilot offers a more focused approach to content editing, streamlining user experience.

[ ] [ #ai ] [ #umbracoai ]

Events

Umbraco U.S. Festival 2026

2026-09-30 to 2026-10-01 ((UTC) Coordinated Universal Time) - 800 W Fulton Market Chicago, IL 60607

[ #festivals ]

Umbraco Community Hour - Virtual Meetup

2026-09-30 from 13:00 to 14:00 (Europe/Copenhagen) - Online

[ #virtual ]

UmbraCymru - September Talks

2026-09-30 from 18:00 to 20:00 (Europe/London) - Spindogs, Spindogs, 3, Sovereign Quay, Havannah St, Cardiff CF10 5SF, Cardiff, GB

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Umbraco Melbourne - October 2026

2026-10-01 from 18:00 to 19:30 (Australia/Melbourne) - Luminary, Level 1, 195 Little Collins Street, Melbourne, AU

Umbraco Leeds Meetup - Jonny Muir : Service Design – From Potato Peelers to Butterflies

2026-10-01 from 18:30 to 20:30 (Europe/London) - Enjoy Digital, 23 The Calls, Leeds, GB

Packages

ContentCalendar.V18

A content calendar for the Umbraco backoffice

ContentCalendar.V17

A content calendar for the Umbraco backoffice

SteadyGo.Umbraco.AI.Toolkit

AI-powered search, chat, enquiry capture and external content indexing for Umbraco 17

[ #ai ] [ #search ]

Dragonfly.UmbracoFlavoredMarkdownExtensions

Additional UFM Components and tools for Umbraco 17+ sites.

Our.Umbraco.BlockFieldVisibility

Hide page and block editor fields in the backoffice—content stays in the database.

Umbraco.Community.PropertyNavigator

Find and jump to any field on a content node

Umbraco.Community.TipTopTipTap

A Rich Text Editor (TipTap) extension for Umbraco that cleans up the debris Word/Office paste leaves behind

[ #rte ]

Social

The Umbraco Community Store gets a facelift

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OC.PowerSort has been updated

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Dutch Umbraco Alliance Roundup

[ #roundups ]

Last chance to secure your Umbraco UK Conference ticket

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