Discourse Development & Integration
Custom extensions, API integrations, and seamless embedding into your system landscape.
Standard software often covers 90% – we close the last gap. We develop Plugins, connect Discourse with your tools, and automate workflows.
Our Development Services
From API integration to complete custom solutions – we cover the entire spectrum.
API & Interface Integration
We make your systems talk to each other. Whether REST, GraphQL, or webhooks – we connect software with your CRM, ERP, or identity provider.
- Bidirectional data synchronization
- Third-party system connections
- Custom webhooks & event handlers
- Legacy system integrations
Custom Middleware & Logic
Often data formats from System A don't match System B. We develop middleware that sits in between, transforms data, and controls processes.
- Transformation layer (ETL)
- Data stream validation
- Caching layer for performance
- Microservices architecture
Embeddings & Custom Apps
Want to use software features in your own intranet or customer portal? We embed software headlessly and build custom UIs around it.
- White-label integration
- Custom dashboards (React/Vue)
- UI extension via plugins
- Mobile app customizations
Automation & Bots
Save manual work through intelligent automation. We develop bots and scripts that handle tasks automatically.
- ChatOps & slash commands
- Automated reporting
- Workflow orchestration
- Trigger-based actions
Community as Code
Discourse is a modern Rails app. This makes it extremely customizable. We integrate the forum so deeply into your product that users don't notice they are switching platforms.
DiscourseConnect (SSO)
Nobody wants a second account. We implement DiscourseConnect so your main application (WordPress, App, Shop) acts as the Identity Provider. Login in the app = Login in the forum.
Webhooks & Automation
We reward engagement. A user posts 10 solutions? A webhook informs your CRM or app to award gamification badges or unlock premium support.
Plugins & Theme Components
We don't change the core. We write plugins (Ruby) for backend logic and theme components (JS/Handlebars) for UI adjustments. 100% update-safe.
Concrete Use Cases
How we implement Discourse development in practice.
Embedded Comments
Blog comments are often spam magnets and isolated from the forum.
We replace the comment section on your website/blog with Discourse topics via JavaScript embed. Discussions take place centrally in the forum.
Paywall & Membership Sync
Certain areas in the forum should only be accessible to paying members (Patreon, Stripe, Steady).
Synchronization of group memberships. When a subscription ends, an API script automatically revokes access to VIP categories in the forum.
Legacy Migration (phpBB/vBulletin)
Important history lies in a 15-year-old forum that is no longer secure.
Development of import scripts that rescue users, posts, passwords (hashes), and permalinks and cleanly transfer them to Discourse.
Development with Foresight
Update-safe, scalable, and secure – why you should trust us with your development.
Update-safe (No Core Hacking)
We don't modify the open-source software's source code. Instead, we use official APIs and plugin architectures. Your installation remains updatable and maintainable.
Full-Stack Expertise
We understand not just the code, but the infrastructure beneath it. Our developers know how queries affect database performance and how to build scalable APIs.
Modern Tech Stack
We use modern, type-safe technologies: React, TypeScript, Node.js, Python, Go. Plus PostgreSQL, Redis, and Docker/Kubernetes for infrastructure.
Security by Design
Every line of code is written with security in mind. Input sanitization, secure authentication (OAuth2/OIDC), and compliance with data protection regulations are standard.
Our Tech Stack
How We Work
From requirements to go-live – transparent and structured.
Analysis
We review API documentation, analyze your requirements, and identify optimal integration points.
Architecture
We design the solution: middleware, plugin, or script. Data flows, interfaces, and security concept are defined.
Development
Agile implementation with code reviews, automated tests, and continuous coordination. You see progress in real-time.
Deployment
Integration into your CI/CD pipeline or hosting on our infrastructure. Documentation and training included.
Planning a custom extension?
Let's get technical. We'll assess feasibility and effort.
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Whether a specific IT challenge or just an idea – we look forward to the exchange. In a brief conversation, we'll evaluate together if and how your project fits with WZ-IT.
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CEOs of WZ-IT