Author: Boardtalk.net
Extension Description:
SmartPreview is a modern topic preview feed for phpBB forums. A scrollable, clean view of recent topics that shows:
- A truncated preview of the first post
- The most recent reply - also truncated (or the first unread reply, if applicable)
- Visual indicators for unread content
- Full theme inheritance for styling compatibility
- Support for smilies
- Display of user avatar or fallback image if none exists
The SmartPreview feed uses a layout that prioritises readability and quick access to active conversations. It’s designed to work well on both desktop but with a mobile-first principle.
Extension Version: 1.1.0 (Beta)
Requirements: Compatible with phpBB 3.3.x, PHP 7.3 or higher
Important Notes:
- Not intended for live forums.
This is a beta release intended for demonstration and testing purposes only. Use in a live forum is not recommended at this stage. - No ACP settings yet.
The extension functions immediately upon enabling, but administrative options have not been implemented in this version.
- Upload to /ext/boardtalk/smartpreview/
- Enable via ACP → Customise → Extensions
This extension was developed with the assistance of Codex and ChatGPT. I'm currently experimenting with how useful these tools can be for building and maintaining phpBB extensions—so far, they've been a big help in speeding up development and ensuring consistency with phpBB standards.
Thanks!
— Colette
https://github.com/boardtalk/
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