NodeBB Anonymous Posting Plugin

Overview

The Anonymous Posting Plugin for NodeBB allows logged-in users to post anonymously in topics and replies. This plugin ensures that the identity of the user is hidden while still allowing moderation and administrative actions.

Features

• Anonymous topic creation for logged-in users.
• Anonymous replies in existing topics.
• Ensures anonymity by replacing user details with "Anonymous."
• Moderators and administrators can still manage anonymous posts.
• Fully configurable via Admin Control Panel (ACP).

Installation

1. Navigate to your NodeBB installation directory.

2. Install the plugin via npm:

   npm install nodebb-plugin-anonymous
   

3. Activate the plugin in the Admin Control Panel under Plugins.

4. Rebuild and restart your NodeBB instance:

 ./nodebb build && ./nodebb restart

Hooks Used

The plugin integrates with the following NodeBB hooks:

• static:app.load: Initializes the plugin.
• filter:topic.create: Handles anonymous topic creation.
• action:topic.save: Ensures anonymous flag is saved after topic creation.
• filter:topic.get: Filters anonymous topics during retrieval.
• filter:post.create: Handles anonymous post creation.
• action:post.save: Ensures anonymous flag is saved after post creation.
• filter:post.get: Filters anonymous posts during retrieval.
• filter:composer.build: Adds anonymous posting options to the composer.

Configuration

1. Go to the Admin Control Panel.
2. Navigate to Plugins > Anonymous Posting.
3. Configure the following options:
   • Enable/Disable anonymous posting.
   • Allow anonymous posting in specific categories.
   • Customize the display name for anonymous users.

Usage

Anonymous Topic Creation

1. Navigate to a category.
2. Click New Topic.
3. Toggle the "Post Anonymously" option in the composer.
4. Submit the topic. Anonymous Replies
5. Open a topic.
6. Click Reply.
7. Toggle the "Post Anonymously" option in the composer.
8. Submit the reply.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please submit a pull request or open an issue on GitHub.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.