This may seem a bit farfetched, but I may have a solution, or at least the start of one. I noticed Hallo
Keep the composer as before, but rather than having a seperate preview zone, it would just appear as if it were an actual post, then would be seen by others once posted.
Made you a mockup. A further advance to this would be make the post editable from the actual post, without needing a composer. But I'm sure there's some limitations with all of this. 
Last one for now.
npm install nodebb-plugin-vine
Click embed on the vine you wish to use, then copy the URL from that page.
???
Profit
By default the video autoplays without sound.
Enjoy. 
So, with @psychobunny wanting to pass on his youtube plugin, I've decided to release mine for anyone to use.
You can install it by typing npm install nodebb-plugin-youtube-lite
###Why Lite?###
This plugin lazyloads youtube videos on an as needed basis. It connects to youtubes API and pulls the thumbnail, and only loads the video when you click to view it, this plugin would be great for "youtube topics" where people post multiple videos.
###Screenshots###
###Issues###
Currently the video doesn't load when you first post, I'm working on it now though.
iPad users will need to click play twice on videos, as iOS blanket ignores the autoplay command. (Autoplay is enabled so that once the video is loaded, it plays)
Questions?
@meetdilip npm install nodebb-plugin-spam-be-gone
Go to this page once you've created an account and copy your HTTP:BL key into the spam be gone plugin. I've not tested it with nodebb yet. But I use it on SMF and it's incredible.
One for the community if you fancy using it.
#Screenshots#
#Installation#
npm install nodebb-plugin-jsfiddle
#Usage#
Paste the full URL into your post. It also supports revisions with /6/ or /10/ after the URL, include that too if you want.
Enjoy!
Fork on github if you want to change the order of the tabs
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I posted about this In another topic, but i can't find it.
Give the gift of nodebb this Christmas. Adopt a forum platform for just $1. Send it to Happy Dude 742 evergreen terrace, Springfield, don't delay, happiness is just a dollar away.
Also tshirts help.
Cheers @julian and whomever sent it to me.
Hoodies, hoodies, hoodies. Maybe just for the community reps. And schamper.
If I weren't on an iPad, I'd caption that image... Something along the lines of "here have a plugin"
My Spanish isn't great, but I think he either wants to be able to send a notification to all logged in users via push. Or to be alerted when someone comes online.
@charles Strange hybrid between an SUV and a Coupé, not sure I like it. Definitely prefer the Model S.
@TylerGamesTV said:
If you look on my forum it is kinda weird...
My Forum:
https://tyler-enderdevs.c9users.io/
Nice scrolling text...
Already supported as far as I know. Although bare bones, if you quote individual posts, it will add them all into composer.
I clicked your link twice thinking I was going down some sort of link rabbit hole. Signature is enabled in the ACP.
@charles said:
@pichalite good to know. hope the doc get updated with that so others don't run into same error.
You can submit pull requests to the documentation if they're out of date.
No reason you couldn't pick up how to install nodebb, it's not as tricky as it looks.
Refer to the documentation, it'll be in there. Link to Documentation
I use server auditor for iOS. Don't even bother with an android one as typing commands, even on my Nexus 6P would be painful.
@Nisthar said:
@a_5mith said:
@Nisthar said:
some of my users are complaining that theme is not very user friendly.
And they recommended that as a better alternative? That black on blue combination is something else.
My recommendation would be to role with Lavender, then adjust the theme to match the dark theme you're going for. I had a lightbulb in my header that switched between dark and light on my old theme. Will do it for persona at some point. But I'm in no rush.
I think lavender theme does not support custom skins like persona.
Not as well, but the bootstrap custom skins are a bit flaky anyway. IMO obviously. If you want a theme you're happy with. You'll have to roll your own or get the nodebb guys to quote you for the work. There isn't a one size fits all theme unfortunately unless you know how to write CSS.
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