Link previews don't work for discussions promoted to organisational level

[probitcarwyn]

Discussion Type

Bug

Discussion Content

If you promote one repo's discussions to be organisation level, the URL form changes. This new form doesn't get working link previews and hover-overs like the other two common forms of links to discussions:

• https://github.com/orgs/community/discussions/171011 (doesn't work: https://github.com/orgs/community/discussions/171011)
• 💬 Discussions Best Practices Master Guide #171011 (works: https://github.com/community/community/discussions/171011)
• 💬 Discussions Best Practices Master Guide #171011 (works: community/community#171011)

Tip

The hover-overs work for the last two too.

[Coder-shubham02]

When you promote a repo’s discussion to the org level, GitHub moves it under the /orgs/.../discussions URL form. At the moment, those URLs don’t support the same link previews and hover cards as repo-scoped discussions (like org/repo/discussions/123 or org/repo#123).

That’s why:

https://github.com/orgs/community/discussions/171011 → no preview/hover

#171011 → preview/hover works

#171011 → preview/hover works

It’s a gap in feature support, not a bug with your link.

The only workarounds right now are:

Link to the original repo discussion path (org/repo/discussions/...) if you want the hover preview.

Or use the shorthand org/repo#ID.

[probitcarwyn]

Oh I know. It's inconsistent with the other two forms working so I'd argue it's a bug or at least an oversight in the implementation of the feature to make it work for the other two forms.

The impact is that in most places how (e.g. issues, PRs, non org discussions) you can copy and paste a URL and have the previews work. This is one of the few places I've seen it's not yet the case.

[Coder-shubham02]

Yeah, that’s exactly my point — whether we call it a bug or oversight, it feels inconsistent compared to how links work elsewhere on GitHub.

[github-actions[bot]]

💬 Your Product Feedback Has Been Submitted 🎉

Thank you for taking the time to share your insights with us! Your feedback is invaluable as we build a better GitHub experience for all our users.

Here's what you can expect moving forward ⏩

• Your input will be carefully reviewed and cataloged by members of our product teams. 
  • Due to the high volume of submissions, we may not always be able to provide individual responses.
  • Rest assured, your feedback will help chart our course for product improvements.
• Other users may engage with your post, sharing their own perspectives or experiences. 
• GitHub staff may reach out for further clarification or insight. 
  • We may 'Answer' your discussion if there is a current solution, workaround, or roadmap/changelog post related to the feedback.

Where to look to see what's shipping 👀

• Read the Changelog for real-time updates on the latest GitHub features, enhancements, and calls for feedback.
• Explore our Product Roadmap, which details upcoming major releases and initiatives.

What you can do in the meantime 💻

• Upvote and comment on other user feedback Discussions that resonate with you.
• Add more information at any point! Useful details include: use cases, relevant labels, desired outcomes, and any accompanying screenshots.

As a member of the GitHub community, your participation is essential. While we can't promise that every suggestion will be implemented, we want to emphasize that your feedback is instrumental in guiding our decisions and priorities.

Thank you once again for your contribution to making GitHub even better! We're grateful for your ongoing support and collaboration in shaping the future of our platform. ⭐

[albertsons1]

Yeah, I’ve noticed the same previews seem to break with org-level links. Hopefully GitHub fixes this soon, it’s super handy for quick context. Reminds me of how smooth navigation feels in Null's brawl when everything loads right.