XCC Feature Update: @Mention Autocomplete and Topic Notifications

Three things changed for @mentions in comments and topics this time: typing @ in an input box opens a user list for autocomplete, @username renders as a clickable link to the person’s page, and @ in topics now actually sends a notification.

@ Autocomplete

Typing @ in the comment box, reply box, topic body, project description and README input fields opens a suggestion list with avatars, display names and usernames; keep typing to filter by username or display name, use ↑↓ to select, Enter or Tab to insert, Esc to close. The editor toolbar also has a new @ button that inserts an @ at the cursor. The list shows at most 8 people at a time and is available after logging in.

@ Becomes a Link

@username now renders as a link to that person’s page in the discussion area, the message board and topic bodies. Links written with an old username after a rename jump automatically to the current page; if you type a username that does not exist, clicking through just gives a normal “Page not found” — the site does no extra checking.

@ in Topics Now Sends Notifications

Previously @ only sent notifications in project comments and on the message board, so mentioning someone in a topic gave them no notice. Now people mentioned in topic comments, replies and topic bodies all receive a notification; anyone who already got a notification for the comment or reply in the same action will not receive a duplicate @ notification. @ on profile pages such as project descriptions, READMEs and changelogs only becomes a link and does not send a notification.

Other

The @ in email addresses and web links is not mistaken for a mention, for example a@bc.com.

If you have questions or suggestions while using the site, write to xcc@caellab.com, or reply under the announcement post on XMUER Coding Community.