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Myth: AI should be built directly into the CMS core. It may sound efficient to bake AI into the platform itself. But hard-coded AI quickly becomes hard-coded limitations. Models evolve. Providers shift. Compliance requirements change. When AI is embedded deep in the core, adapting means waiting for the next release cycle. At Umbraco, we value flexibility. That’s why we’re keeping the CMS stable and introducing AI as a modular, optional layer. Configure providers. Define behavior. Extend with packages. Adopt gradually. AI shouldn’t dictate your architecture. It should adapt to it. Explore our approach at umbraco.com/ai. #Umbraco

Applications for Umbraco MVP are now closed 🙏 Thanks to everyone who submitted their contributions! We’ll be reviewing applications and letting you know the outcome by the end of April 🤞🍀 #Umbraco

🦄 6.13% indescribable magic. 100% Umbraco. If you think tech conferences are just gray suits and soul-crushing PowerPoint slides, you haven't been to Codegarden yet 😴🚫📊 And yes, we know it’s impossible to truly capture the #H5YR energy in a video, but you can get a taste of the feels by checking out last year’s highlights 🎬 Disclaimer: Watching may cause a sudden urge to join the shenanigans in 2026 🥳. If you can't help yourself, you can complete the experience by grabbing a ticket here: umbra.co/3XyG76A #Umbraco

Missed the Umbraco community chats? They’re back 💙 After a pause since December, Community Hour returned last week and now takes place every other Wednesday from 12:00 to 13:00 GMT and 13:00 to 14:00 CET. There is no fixed agenda, and that is very much part of the charm! Most of the time, it is simply a friendly hour to share ideas, swap stories, and enjoy a bit of lunchtime community magic ✨ If that sounds like your kind of break, join in next on April 8th at umbra.co/4cdtdCR #Umbraco

⏰ It’s your last chance! MVP applications close TODAY! Be recognized for your contributions and grab your moment on stage at Codegarden 🏆🎉 umbra.co/3SfSOzL #Umbraco

Last call: Want to be an Umbraco MVP in 2026? 👀 The deadline to apply is tomorrow 😱 If you’ve been helping others in the forum, building packages, contributing code, or creating something that brings value to the community, this is your moment. Take it! Applications close at 23:59 CET on March 31. Learn more and apply here 👇 umbra.co/3SfSOzL #Umbraco

Don’t let the Early Bird discount fly away like our confetti 💸 🎊 Our "Head of Celebration" has approved, now we just need you! 🐰 Get your ticket before April 10th and save. Secure your spot in the confetti shower here: umbra.co/3CTSuyJ #Umbraco

We’re excited to announce the Umbraco in AI Community Team and AI in Umbraco Advisory Board! 27 brilliant minds will help shape AI tools in Umbraco for a better digital experience for all users! Meet the teams and learn more about their missions here: umbra.co/47RtetG #Umbraco

Lots of great AI hacking went down in Bristol last week 🙌 Next up: Leeds, Århus, Stockholm, and Oslo! Whether you’ve already played around with Umbraco.AI or want to get started - hackathons like these are a great way to kick-start new learnings, ideas - and perhaps new helpful AI packages for yourself and your clients… Check out the full list of upcoming Umbraco AI hackathons: umbra.co/40OO0X4

The Umbraco MVP Program isn’t just about recognition 🏆 New MVPs get a FREE Cloud project, FREE training course, and a FREE Codegarden ticket 🎟️🎉 If you’re contributing to the community, why not apply? umbra.co/3SfSOzL #Umbraco

What does it take to grow the Umbraco community in India? 🇮🇳🙌 That’s the mission driving Umbraco MVP Debasish Gracias. After seven years in the ecosystem, his focus has grown beyond code. He’s working to bring more developers into the Umbraco community and create space to connect, share, and learn locally. Through initiatives like “Umbraco Playground,” a relaxed space for developers to demo and share ideas, he’s taking the first steps toward something bigger. Because, as Debasish puts it, every community begins with small steps 👣 Curious how his journey started and where this dream could lead? Read his story in our latest uProfile at umbra.co/4sNwMoT #Umbraco

No matter how you contribute — bug fixes, PRs, packages, forum help, or meetups — it all matters 💜 Apply to become an #Umbraco MVP before March 31! 💪 umbra.co/3SfSOzL #Umbraco

Umbraco CMS 17.3.0 Release Candidate is out with small features, performance improvements, and another round of bug fixes (82 issues closed) 🎉 Check out the release notes here: umbra.co/4rBKB8L umbra.co/4sjgN1U #Umbraco

No matter how you contribute — bug fixes, PRs, packages, forum help, or meetups — it all matters 💜 Apply to become an #Umbraco MVP before March 31! 💪 umbra.co/3SfSOzL #Umbraco

79 G2 badges. Not that we’re counting… okay, we are 😄 Our G2 Spring 2026 results are in, and they highlight something we care deeply about: making things easy to use. The message from this round of G2 badges is pretty clear. Umbraco is powerful, and still a joy to work with 👍 We could list all 79 badges here… but where’s the fun in that? Instead, take a peek at our blog post and explore the highlights for yourself at umbra.co/4sMd6l7 #Umbraco

📢 The Umbraco Package Awards 2026 submissions are officially open 📢 This is your chance to get worldwide recognition for the exceptional packages that make the Umbraco ecosystem thrive 🙌 This year is extra special as we introduce a second, brand new award: The Umbraco AI Package Award 2026! If you've built a package that extends the new Umbraco.AI foundation, make sure to nominate it. Key Details: 🏆 Two Awards: The Umbraco Package Award 2026 & The Umbraco AI Package Award 2026. 🗓️ Submission Deadline: Sunday, May 3rd at 23:59 CET. 🎉 Winners announced at Codegarden! Don't miss the deadline to celebrate your outstanding work and dedication to the community. Find all the details and submit your nomination here: codegarden.umbraco.com/awards/package… #Umbraco

And #4? Assist with upgrades: Use AI to map legacy extensions to current patterns for faster, more accurate upgrades or rebuilds. The second blog post in the “The Agent-Ready CMS”- series is out, and in this one, Phil Whittaker will dive deeper into how the Agent Skills work together with the Umbraco Backoffice. Eager to test it out yourself? No worries - Phil has prepared a “Quickstart” for Claude 👀 Explore what’s possible with Agent Skills in Umbraco at umbra.co/3P9C7bC #Umbraco

Another week, another Umbraco 360° event in APAC 🇳🇿 This time, we were on the ground in Auckland, and the energy was simply incredible. The Umbraco ecosystem in New Zealand is blooming, and we are out in full force to help it reach its massive potential. A massive thank you to everyone who joined us and made the day so fabulous - especially our favorite four-legged attendee 🐾 #Umbraco

💸 You’ve got 99 problems, but getting your boss to send you to Codegarden is no longer one 😎 Let's be real here: the "budget talk" usually feels like a final boss battle, but our Head of Events, Steffie, has your back. She’s been hitting the sales books so you don’t have to 📚 Disclaimer: Use these tips at your own risk. If your boss catches you yelling "synergy" three times in a row, you're on your own! 🏃💨 #Umbraco

The Q1 Product Update is here! 👀 Catch up on everything Umbraco, including the launch of Umbraco Compose, a new AI strategy, enhanced security in Umbraco Cloud, a new era for Search, and a lot more! Get yourself fully updated here: umbra.co/4deyr27 #Umbraco