The Umbraco 13 / .NET 8 lite SKU: Markdown page rendering, llms.txt, and robots.txt audit for ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini, and Bing Copilot
Rich Howell reflects on the vibrant atmosphere of Umbraco Codegarden 2026, highlighting record attendance and the community's embrace of AI. Key announcements included the introduction of Elements, Umbraco Automate, and security advancements. The day concluded with the Umbraco Awards, celebrating community talent and innovation.
In her presentation at Codegarden, Jen Wolke from ProWorks discusses leveraging AI, specifically Claude Chat, to enhance QA processes. She outlines practical applications for testing, including skill creation and accessibility audits, emphasizing the importance of human oversight in AI-driven testing to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
In "From Designs to Umbraco (and Everything In Between)," Matthew Wise shares a candid exploration of AI-assisted development, detailing the transition from basic coding to effective workflows using Claude Code. The presentation covers context engineering, building Umbraco document types, and the challenges faced, emphasizing practical learning through real experiences.
Matt Sutherland & Georgina Bidder from True discuss the importance of Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) for aligning product data across various platforms. They emphasize the need for a consistent source of truth, such as a Product Information Management system, to ensure accurate AI-generated information, ultimately enhancing customer experience and trust.
Phil Whittaker discusses using Claude Design to create a design system for the Umbraco backoffice, enabling rapid generation of high-fidelity prototypes and mock-ups. By leveraging the Umbraco UI Library and following a structured setup, users can ensure consistency across designs, facilitating efficient collaboration and iteration on new features.
Organizations are increasingly considering Umbraco 17 for its ability to integrate AI into the content publishing workflow, allowing for real-time optimization and accessibility checks before publication. This shift transforms the CMS role from merely supporting content management to actively enhancing digital experiences, reducing manual effort and operational complexity.
In this episode of umbraCoffee, hosts Marcin and Callum discuss their summer experiences, the launch of Umbraco Automate, and its impact on CMS automation. They highlight the importance of AI integration, recent security updates, and community engagement within the Umbraco ecosystem, while addressing challenges and opportunities in software development.
Exposes AI tools for working with templates, partial views, and block components.
Jukka-Pekka Keisala introduces a free Umbraco extension for Answer Engine Optimization (AEO), enhancing site visibility to AI crawlers like ChatGPT and Claude. The extension simplifies content structuring, improves discoverability, and provides analytics on AI traffic. This tool aims to make Umbraco sites ready for the evolving search landscape.
Make your Umbraco site readable by AI answer engines (ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini, …).
Hayley Mark looks at how Umbraco AI enhances content management by integrating AI features directly into the CMS, allowing organizations to choose preferred AI providers and customize functionalities. With a focus on flexibility, governance, and human oversight, Umbraco AI supports editors in various tasks while ensuring responsible use of AI technology.
2026-07-16 from 14:00 to 20:00 (Europe/London) - Method4, 12-14 Trade Street, Cardiff, CF10 5DT, Cardiff, GB
Improve the SEO of any Umbraco page in one click.
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Make your Umbraco site visible to AI answer engines (ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini).
Phil Whittaker discusses Umbraco’s MCP platform and software factory, designed to enable partners and clients to create agentic AI tools for a more agent-ready CMS ecosystem. The Base MCP SDK and create-umbraco-mcp-server streamline development, allowing for local, hosted, and CLI MCP servers, enhancing integration and usability within the Umbraco environment.