Umbraco
The official profile for Umbraco - The Friendly OpenSource ASP.NET CMS. Managed by Umbraco HQ.
2026-07-01
🚨 [Breaking change]: Umbraco Search replaces existing search in Umbraco 19
Umbraco Search will be integrated into Umbraco CMS version 19, replacing existing Examine search handling and core indexes. The new approach utilizes Umbraco Search abstractions for querying, simplifying implementations and allowing alternative search technologies. While breaking changes may occur, Umbraco Search can coexist with existing Examine implementations. Author: kjac.
📰 Umbraco 18 Release
Umbraco 18 introduces the Library feature for managing reusable content, enhancing the existing capabilities of Umbraco 17 LTS, which remains the primary focus for many projects. While Umbraco 18 offers new features like Elements, Umbraco 17 continues to receive updates, making it a stable choice for users.
📰 Going from Umbraco 13 to 17
Arnold Visser discusses the migration from Umbraco 13 LTS to Umbraco 17 LTS, outlining two upgrade paths: upgrading the existing solution or building a fresh setup on Umbraco Cloud. The latter offers a cleaner architecture and benefits from Umbraco Deploy, enhancing long-term stability and support during the transition before the 2026 EOL.
📰 What we're most excited about on the new Community site - part 1 of 2
In the first part of a two-part series, the Developer Relations Team discusses their excitement for the new Community site. Emma highlights the engaging open-source repository, Lotte anticipates future enhancements like Community Profiles, and Mathilde appreciates the improved navigation for users. Feedback is encouraged to enhance the site further.
📺 Umbraco Automate demo, Umbraco Codegarden 2026
Umbraco HQ introduces Umbraco Automate, a workflow automation tool integrated into the Umbraco back office. It allows users to create complex automation chains triggered by events like content changes or media uploads. The tool supports AI integration, human approval steps, and is open source, enhancing backend operations for developers and content administrators.
📺 Umbraco MCP as a Platform Intoduction
Phil Whittaker and Bolette Kern from Umbraco HQ present the "Umbraco in AI" framework, detailing how the Umbraco Management API integrates with AI agents. They discuss Local and Hosted MCPs, a CLI tool, and the Base MCP SDK, enabling developers to streamline AI integration and enhance package readiness with minimal effort.
📺 Unboxing Umbraco 18
Umbraco HQ introduces Umbraco 18, a Standard-Term Support release featuring the new Elements functionality for reusable content and typed OpenAPI schemas for the Delivery API. The transition from Swashbuckle to Microsoft.AspNetCore.OpenApi is discussed, alongside updates from recent Umbraco 17 minors and considerations for upgrading.
📺 Phil Whittaker, Umbraco in AI
In this session, Umbraco HQ discusses integrating AI agents into Umbraco's framework, focusing on the development of a base MCP server and a chained MCP architecture. The aim is to enhance collaboration between AI and developers, streamline content management, and reduce friction for seamless interaction with Umbraco through shared best practices.
2026-06-24
📰 The Pragmatic Enterprise: Balancing AI Innovation with Predictable TCO
Mats Persson discusses the recent rebranding in the enterprise digital experience platform (DXP) sector, emphasizing the risks of proprietary AI ecosystems. He advocates for a stable, open architecture that prioritizes true enterprise maturity, focusing on enhancing productivity, maintaining flexibility, and ensuring robust AI governance, rather than succumbing to legacy vendor hype.
📰 uProfile June 2026 - Ben Szymanski
Ben Szymanski, a software engineer at HyperFast Interactive, celebrates ten years with Umbraco and has been recognized as a 2026 Umbraco MVP. He shares his journey from a novice to an active community member, highlights his work on the FastGooey package, and emphasizes the importance of community engagement and contribution.
📺 Kenn Jakobsen, It's Elemental; reuse your content!
Umbraco HQ introduces "Elements," a new feature in Umbraco 18 designed for managing reusable content across pages. This fully-fledged content editing experience enhances content reuse and integrates seamlessly with block editors. The session highlights the improved editing workflow, reduced friction for editors, and the benefits of a library section for managing reusable elements.
📺 Matt Brailsford, AI in Umbraco
Matt Brailsford, lead developer on the Umbraco AI project at Umbraco HQ, discusses integrating AI into the Umbraco back office. He showcases a podcasting demo, illustrating AI's capabilities in transcription, summarization, and guest validation. Brailsford emphasizes Umbraco AI's extensibility for custom solutions, encouraging community engagement and experimentation.
📺 Bolette Kern, Umbraco CMS in the Age of AI
In the talk by Umbraco HQ, Polette discusses the integration of AI into Umbraco CMS, emphasizing a strategic approach that prioritizes choice, control, and governance. She explores how Umbraco is adapting to an unpredictable future, the evolving role of content management, and upcoming features aimed at enhancing editor collaboration.
📺 Bjarke Berg, Running Umbraco in a Changing World
In the talk "Running Umbraco in a Changing World," Bjarke Berg discusses the evolving landscape of Umbraco Cloud, highlighting recent developments and future directions. Key themes include the necessity of self-service, enhanced security measures, performance optimization, and operational best practices. The session emphasizes the importance of adapting to increased automated traffic and outlines upcoming features, including artifact deployments and multi-cloud capabilities.
📺 Umbraco Keynote, Mats Persson, Emma Bustow & Filip Bech-Larsen
In this keynote from Codegarden 2026, the Umbraco team shares the latest platform updates, celebrates community milestones, and explores the innovations and ideas shaping the future of the Umbraco ecosystem.
📺 Arnold Visser, Build. Scale. Grow. From Running Projects to Growing Portfolios with Umbraco Cloud.
Arnold from Umbraco discusses the evolving relationship between agencies and Umbraco, emphasizing the need for agencies to adapt to increasing customer expectations. He introduces the concepts of "build, scale, and grow," highlighting Umbraco Cloud's enhancements, including operational insights and improved support, to help agencies deliver greater value and manage complex projects effectively.
📺 Andy Butland, Our Roadmap, Your CMS Umbraco 17 Released and What We're Building Next
Andy Butland from Umbraco HQ discusses the upcoming features in Umbraco 18, including the new "elements" feature for reusable content, updates to the delivery API, and performance improvements. He emphasizes a smoother upgrade experience and outlines future plans for enhanced content management, AI integration, and collaboration tools for editors.
📺 Codegarden Aftermovie 2026
Relive the highlights of Codegarden 2026 in this aftermovie, capturing the people, moments, and energy that brought the Umbraco community together for two unforgettable days of learning, connection, and celebration.
2026-06-17
📰 Across the Himalayas and Into the Heart of Umbraco
At Codegarden, Emma Burstow highlights Rashmita and Jasper, founders of One Tech Nepal, who leverage their 100% Umbraco agency to support IT education and libraries in remote Himalayan communities. Their journey, marked by personal struggles, emphasizes the impact of community and technology in fostering meaningful change for future generations.
📰 The Umbraco MVPs 2026
At the Codegarden keynote, Mathilde Høst celebrated 127 Umbraco MVPs, including 25 first-time recipients. These individuals significantly contribute to the community by providing support, sharing solutions, and fostering collaboration. Their dedication and passion are vital to Umbraco's success, creating a positive impact that enhances the overall experience for users.