# Collaborative Proposals

**URL:** https://discuss.openedx.org/c/development/proposals/25.md

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## [About the Collaborative Proposals category](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/about-the-collaborative-proposals-category/450)

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**Author:** [@nedbat](https://discuss.openedx.org/u/nedbat)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 6, 2019, 2:52pm UTC](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/about-the-collaborative-proposals-category/450 "2019-09-06T14:52:09Z")

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This topic area is for proposals for collaborative development of new capabilities. If you are interested in developing a new extension or feature, post your idea here. If you want to help with one of the ideas, discuss…

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## [Native QTI Support](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/native-qti-support/19765)

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**Author:** [@dave](https://discuss.openedx.org/u/dave)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 4:21am UTC](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/native-qti-support/19765 "2026-09-28T04:21:22Z")

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Summary I built a proof-of-concept XBlock that lets you use QTI directly in Open edX Platform. I believe that this is a valuable feature, and that the basic architecture I’ve laid out for this is workable. However, I do …

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## [Proposal: Notifications Admin MVP](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/proposal-notifications-admin-mvp/17564)

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**Author:** [@ali\_hugo](https://discuss.openedx.org/u/ali_hugo)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 25, 2025, 12:17pm UTC](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/proposal-notifications-admin-mvp/17564 "2025-11-25T12:17:17Z")

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Hi everyone! :waving\_hand: I’ve just shared a new product proposal and would love to get your thoughts on it. Feel free to leave your comments directly in this thread or on the proposal itself — whatever’s easiest for y…

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## [Axim Funded Contribution: ProctorTrack Removal](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/axim-funded-contribution-proctortrack-removal/16993)

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**Author:** [@kmccormick](https://discuss.openedx.org/u/kmccormick)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2025, 2:56pm UTC](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/axim-funded-contribution-proctortrack-removal/16993 "2025-09-25T14:56:37Z")

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Hello all! Axim Collaborative is pleased to announce a new funded contribution project to help advance the Open edX platform. The goal of this project is to assist in the removal of explicit ProctorTrack references and …

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## [Add GTM Support to Open edX Core](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/add-gtm-support-to-open-edx-core/16234)

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**Author:** [@Ihor\_Romaniuk](https://discuss.openedx.org/u/Ihor_Romaniuk)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2025, 7:00am UTC](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/add-gtm-support-to-open-edx-core/16234 "2025-09-25T07:00:29Z")

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Hi everyone, We’ve observed that Open edX currently lacks support for Google Tag Manager (GTM), which limits the flexibility of integrating analytics and marketing tools across platforms. Although custom theming or dire…

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## [Building a Custom XBlock for Multi-File, Multi-Language Coding Assessments (HackerRank-style) using Monaco + Judge0](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/building-a-custom-xblock-for-multi-file-multi-language-coding-assessments-hackerrank-style-using-monaco-judge0/16660)

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**Author:** [@yahyaa19](https://discuss.openedx.org/u/yahyaa19)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 8, 2025, 7:00am UTC](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/building-a-custom-xblock-for-multi-file-multi-language-coding-assessments-hackerrank-style-using-monaco-judge0/16660 "2025-08-08T07:00:09Z")

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Hi everyone, I’m currently exploring the development of a custom XBlock that allows learners to practice mini-project style coding assessments directly within Open edX. The idea is to go beyond single-file/single-langua…

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## [Axim Funded Contribution: Capture screenshots and recordings of the Open edX theme for analysis](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/axim-funded-contribution-capture-screenshots-and-recordings-of-the-open-edx-theme-for-analysis/16372)

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**Author:** [@Chelsea\_Rathbun](https://discuss.openedx.org/u/Chelsea_Rathbun)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2025, 2:52pm UTC](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/axim-funded-contribution-capture-screenshots-and-recordings-of-the-open-edx-theme-for-analysis/16372 "2025-07-11T14:52:50Z")

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Hello all! Axim Collaborative is pleased to announce a new funded contribution project to help advance the Open edX platform. The goal of this project is to compile a comprehensive set of screenshots and recordings of t…

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## [Seeking Input by 13 June: Push Notifications in Mobile Apps](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/seeking-input-by-13-june-push-notifications-in-mobile-apps/16242)

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**Author:** [@kmccormick](https://discuss.openedx.org/u/kmccormick)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 4, 2025, 6:17pm UTC](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/seeking-input-by-13-june-push-notifications-in-mobile-apps/16242 "2025-06-04T18:17:57Z")

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Hello! On 13 May @Moiz\_Alam opened a proposal to add push notification capability to edx-platform and the mobile apps. This is a reminder to please provide your feedback on the approach by the end of Friday, 13 June 2025…

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## [Looking for Input on Studio Notifications](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/looking-for-input-on-studio-notifications/14605)

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**Author:** [@ali\_hugo](https://discuss.openedx.org/u/ali_hugo)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [February 26, 2025, 9:09am UTC](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/looking-for-input-on-studio-notifications/14605 "2025-02-26T09:09:47Z")

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Hi everyone :wave: I’m working on a product proposal to introduce notifications in Studio and would really appreciate your feedback on the best approach to take. The primary goal of these notifications would be to shar…

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## [DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 2/7: Axim Funded Contribution to facilitate Learner Grouping](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/deadline-extended-to-2-7-axim-funded-contribution-to-facilitate-learner-grouping/14818)

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**Author:** [@Chelsea\_Rathbun](https://discuss.openedx.org/u/Chelsea_Rathbun)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 4, 2025, 4:31pm UTC](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/deadline-extended-to-2-7-axim-funded-contribution-to-facilitate-learner-grouping/14818 "2025-02-04T16:31:06Z")

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Hello all! Axim Collaborative is pleased to announce a new funded contribution project to help advance the Open edX platform. This project aims to allow instructors to create their own learner groups for which they can …

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## [Proposal for small change to the displayed "issue date" of course certificates](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/proposal-for-small-change-to-the-displayed-issue-date-of-course-certificates/14908)

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**Author:** [@jhynes](https://discuss.openedx.org/u/jhynes)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 3, 2025, 10:29pm UTC](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/proposal-for-small-change-to-the-displayed-issue-date-of-course-certificates/14908 "2025-02-03T22:29:58Z")

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Apologies if I’m posting this is the wrong place. Wasn’t 100% sure where to put this topic. We had a proposal for a small change to the “issued date” of course certs based on feedback from our learners on edx.org. Would…

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## [DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 2/7: Axim Funded Contribution to add In-Context Metrics to Studio](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/deadline-extended-to-2-7-axim-funded-contribution-to-add-in-context-metrics-to-studio/14817)

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**Author:** [@Chelsea\_Rathbun](https://discuss.openedx.org/u/Chelsea_Rathbun)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 30, 2025, 7:54am UTC](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/deadline-extended-to-2-7-axim-funded-contribution-to-add-in-context-metrics-to-studio/14817 "2025-01-30T07:54:09Z")

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Hello all! Axim Collaborative is pleased to announce a new funded contribution project to help advance the Open edX platform. This project aims to equip instructors with learner and content performance metrics directly …

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## [Axim Funded Contribution to Deprecate and Remove XQueue and Migrate Code Grading Requests](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/axim-funded-contribution-to-deprecate-and-remove-xqueue-and-migrate-code-grading-requests/14059)

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**Author:** [@e0d](https://discuss.openedx.org/u/e0d)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [January 3, 2025, 10:13am UTC](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/axim-funded-contribution-to-deprecate-and-remove-xqueue-and-migrate-code-grading-requests/14059 "2025-01-03T10:13:59Z")

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Hello all! Axim Collaborative is pleased to announce a new funded contribution project to help advance the Open edX platform. This project aims to simplify our infrastructure for remotely hosted code graders and reduce …

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## [Proposal for a Course Delete Button in Open edX Studio](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/proposal-for-a-course-delete-button-in-open-edx-studio/13968)

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**Author:** [@Yagnesh](https://discuss.openedx.org/u/Yagnesh)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [September 26, 2024, 1:03pm UTC](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/proposal-for-a-course-delete-button-in-open-edx-studio/13968 "2024-09-26T13:03:39Z")

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Hello Open edX Community :slight\_smile:, Managing courses in Open edX Studio is an enriching experience, but the deletion process can be quite cumbersome. Currently, deleting a course requires navigating complex command…

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## [TinyMCE 7 integration: Any existing integrations?](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/tinymce-7-integration-any-existing-integrations/13876)

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**Author:** [@omar](https://discuss.openedx.org/u/omar)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 8, 2024, 11:44am UTC](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/tinymce-7-integration-any-existing-integrations/13876 "2024-09-08T11:44:14Z")

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I’m looking for a TinyMCE v7 integration. Anyone have done it in the edX Platform and if there’s an XBlock for it. Redwood uses v5 which is a bit behind on some features, although it’s still much better than previous r…

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## [tCRIL Funded Contribution - WooCommerce Discovery](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/tcril-funded-contribution-woocommerce-discovery/9337)

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**Author:** [@feanil](https://discuss.openedx.org/u/feanil)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 6, 2024, 8:16pm UTC](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/tcril-funded-contribution-woocommerce-discovery/9337 "2024-08-06T20:16:34Z")

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Hello everyone! tCRIL is pleased to announce a new contribution project to help advance the Open edX platform. This project aims to do some discovery and build a reference implementation for integration the Open edX plat…

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## [Ability to Visually Enable Course Blocks](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/ability-to-visually-enable-course-blocks/13337)

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**Author:** [@marcotuts](https://discuss.openedx.org/u/marcotuts)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 4, 2024, 10:13pm UTC](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/ability-to-visually-enable-course-blocks/13337 "2024-07-04T22:13:30Z")

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Hello! As a result of some of the content presented today at the Open edX 2024 Conference, and a desire to explore / write smaller product proposals, here is a proposal for improving course block configuration as a way …

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## [Call for Input: Leveraging WooCommerce Plugin API calls with Stripe Checkout](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/call-for-input-leveraging-woocommerce-plugin-api-calls-with-stripe-checkout/13156)

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**Author:** [@Ryan\_Radwanski](https://discuss.openedx.org/u/Ryan_Radwanski)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2024, 5:55pm UTC](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/call-for-input-leveraging-woocommerce-plugin-api-calls-with-stripe-checkout/13156 "2024-06-10T17:55:49Z")

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TLDR: I’m currently investigating the feasibility of building upon the work done with the Woocommerce plugin to substitute Woocommerce for Stripe Checkouts using the same or similar API calls. Feedback, input, or connect…

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## [Input needed: Proposal for Graded Discussions MVP](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/input-needed-proposal-for-graded-discussions-mvp/13183)

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**Author:** [@Cassie](https://discuss.openedx.org/u/Cassie)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2024, 12:13pm UTC](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/input-needed-proposal-for-graded-discussions-mvp/13183 "2024-06-10T12:13:21Z")

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Hey Open edX community! :wave: Opencraft has submitted a proposal that will allow instructors to grade participation in discussions, and factor this grading into a learner’s score for a course. Abstract Currently, cours…

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## [Integrating Zapier](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/integrating-zapier/2594)

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**Author:** [@JavaMatt](https://discuss.openedx.org/u/JavaMatt)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 29, 2024, 2:05am UTC](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/integrating-zapier/2594 "2024-05-29T02:05:48Z")

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Has anyone tried to integrate Zapier or a similar software to the platform? I would like to add some external functionality.

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## [Axim Funded contribution proposal - Forum rewrite from Ruby+MongoDB to Python+MySQL](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/axim-funded-contribution-proposal-forum-rewrite-from-ruby-mongodb-to-python-mysql/12788)

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**Author:** [@regis](https://discuss.openedx.org/u/regis)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2024, 7:33pm UTC](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/axim-funded-contribution-proposal-forum-rewrite-from-ruby-mongodb-to-python-mysql/12788 "2024-05-09T19:33:45Z")

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Hi Open edX! :wave: Edly is submitting a spontaneous funded contribution proposal to rewrite the forum app from Ruby to Python. In addition, data will be migrated from MongoDB to MySQL. Here is the technical proposal re…

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## [Any experience implementing Widevine or any other DRM?](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/any-experience-implementing-widevine-or-any-other-drm/12666)

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**Author:** [@Andres.Aulasneo](https://discuss.openedx.org/u/Andres.Aulasneo)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 30, 2024, 3:54pm UTC](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/any-experience-implementing-widevine-or-any-other-drm/12666 "2024-03-30T15:54:44Z")

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Hi all, Basically the request is to prevent users to copy, record or take screenshots of course content, especially videos, but applies to other content types. Does anybody have experience in any initiative in this dir…

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## [New ways of restricting access to subsections](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/new-ways-of-restricting-access-to-subsections/12643)

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**Author:** [@Santiago\_Suarez](https://discuss.openedx.org/u/Santiago_Suarez)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 27, 2024, 10:36pm UTC](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/new-ways-of-restricting-access-to-subsections/12643 "2024-03-27T22:36:12Z")

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Hello everyone, I share with you this proposal of which I am the coordinator. In short, it seeks to give teachers new tools that allow them to restrict access to subsections. This includes implementing measures such as …

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## [INPUT NEEDED: Restoration of the left-hand course navigation](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/input-needed-restoration-of-the-left-hand-course-navigation/12119)

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**Author:** [@e0d](https://discuss.openedx.org/u/e0d)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2024, 4:02pm UTC](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/input-needed-restoration-of-the-left-hand-course-navigation/12119 "2024-01-26T16:02:24Z")

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Hello All, There is strong consensus among a group, representing six separate organizations, that we should restore the left-sided navigation to the in-course, student-facing, experience. There are more details about t…

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## [Tech talk/demo: Deploying multiple Open edX instances onto a Kubernetes Cluster with Tutor](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/tech-talk-demo-deploying-multiple-open-edx-instances-onto-a-kubernetes-cluster-with-tutor/4641)

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**Author:** [@braden](https://discuss.openedx.org/u/braden)\
**Replies:** 84\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2024, 2:39am UTC](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/tech-talk-demo-deploying-multiple-open-edx-instances-onto-a-kubernetes-cluster-with-tutor/4641 "2024-01-05T02:39:44Z")

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At OpenCraft, I’ve been doing some exploration about how we might use Tutor for our Open edX hosting services, which can involve us managing hundreds of separate Open edX deployments. (We currently use our in-house Ocim …

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## [Course navigation sidebar on learning MFE](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/course-navigation-sidebar-on-learning-mfe/8542)

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**Author:** [@kuipumu](https://discuss.openedx.org/u/kuipumu)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 18, 2023, 12:27pm UTC](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/course-navigation-sidebar-on-learning-mfe/8542 "2023-11-18T12:27:46Z")

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Background On previous versions of Open edX, there was a course navigation sidebar that allowed the users to navigate through the content of the course without the need to open a separate page to go to a particular secti…

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## [Scaling the Paragon design system's theming and styles architecture with design tokens](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/scaling-the-paragon-design-systems-theming-and-styles-architecture-with-design-tokens/9199)

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**Author:** [@AdamStankiewicz](https://discuss.openedx.org/u/AdamStankiewicz)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2023, 2:53am UTC](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/scaling-the-paragon-design-systems-theming-and-styles-architecture-with-design-tokens/9199 "2023-08-18T02:53:57Z")

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Hello! In collaboration between 2U and Raccoon Gang, we would like to share an update on an ongoing project intended to help scale the styles architecture for the design system and React UI component library for the Ope…

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## [Deploying Open edX on Kubernetes Using Helm](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/deploying-open-edx-on-kubernetes-using-helm/8771)

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**Author:** [@keithgg](https://discuss.openedx.org/u/keithgg)\
**Replies:** 55\
**Last updated:** [July 13, 2023, 10:22am UTC](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/deploying-open-edx-on-kubernetes-using-helm/8771 "2023-07-13T10:22:08Z")

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See previous discussion The meeting was held at 15:00 UTC on Zoom. @antoviaque can you post the recording? Attendees @MoisesGonzalezS @gabor @jhony\_avella @Felipe @braden @lpm0073 @keithgg @antoviaque @sambapete @mtya…

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## [Axim Funded Contribution - React Video Player Discovery & Technical Design](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/axim-funded-contribution-react-video-player-discovery-technical-design/9970)

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**Author:** [@sarina](https://discuss.openedx.org/u/sarina)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 26, 2023, 6:55pm UTC](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/axim-funded-contribution-react-video-player-discovery-technical-design/9970 "2023-04-26T18:55:34Z")

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Hello everyone! Axim is pleased to announce a new contribution project to help advance the Open edX platform. This project aims to do a thorough discovery and create a technical implementation design (ADRs, Architectural…

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## [A New Video Player for All: Comments Requested on React Player Specs](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/a-new-video-player-for-all-comments-requested-on-react-player-specs/9374)

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**Author:** [@sarina](https://discuss.openedx.org/u/sarina)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2023, 9:54pm UTC](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/a-new-video-player-for-all-comments-requested-on-react-player-specs/9374 "2023-03-20T21:54:42Z")

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Hi all, TL;DR we’re specifying product & technical requirements for an implementation of the video player in React! Please read our Approach memo and add your questions/comments by 1 March. As many of you know, the vi…

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