`Rails.application.routes.recognize_path(value)` was not working for /admin paths because StaffConstraint.new requires user to check permission.
This validation is not bringing much value, and the easiest way is to drop it. In the worse case scenario, a user will have an incorrect link in their sidebar.
Bug reported: https://meta.discourse.org/t/custom-sidebar-sections-being-tested-on-meta/255303/66
Improvements for this PR: https://github.com/discourse/discourse/pull/20057
What was fixed:
- [x] Use ember transitions instead of full reload
- [x] Link was inaccurately kept active
- [x] "+ save" renamed to just "save"
- [x] Render emojis in link name
- [x] UI to set icon
- [x] Delete link is trash icon instead of "x"
- [x] Add another link to on the left and rewording
- [x] Raname "link name" -> "name", "points to" -> link
- [x] Add limits to fields
- [x] Move add section button to the bottom
Allows users to configure their own custom sidebar sections with links withing Discourse instance. Links can be passed as relative path, for example "/tags" or full URL.
Only path is saved in DB, so when Discourse domain is changed, links will be still valid.
Feature is hidden behind SiteSetting.enable_custom_sidebar_sections. This hidden setting determines the group which members have access to this new feature.
Krzysztof Kotlarek