# CMS

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## [CMS - How to "pin" some posts to the top](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/cms-how-to-pin-some-posts-to-the-top/56939)

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**Author:** [@ttang](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/ttang)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2026, 8:15am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/cms-how-to-pin-some-posts-to-the-top/56939 "2026-07-08T08:15:42Z")

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I have a CMS collection sort by Published Date, but I want to pin some posts to the top (overriding the sorting order) Could someone pls. tell me how to do it? Or give me some links to learn. TIA

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## [Missing Photos in CMS](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/missing-photos-in-cms/56930)

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**Author:** [@MichaelDroste](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/MichaelDroste)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 6, 2026, 7:10pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/missing-photos-in-cms/56930 "2026-07-06T19:10:48Z")

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Well - everything going wrong today - tried to upload project 1.55gb load to cloud and then its not there… Loaded pictures via elements into CMS last five posts not working Going to try adding via dashboard

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## [CMS set up blank page](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/cms-set-up-blank-page/56889)

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**Author:** [@tati](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/tati)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [July 6, 2026, 7:40am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/cms-set-up-blank-page/56889 "2026-07-06T07:40:49Z")

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Hi everyone, I just bought the CMS and watched the video setup. When I created the page, added the online editor, published it, and checked it on the web, it was blank. I followed the troubleshooting page and called m…

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## [CMS Editor not saving (or publishing) line breaks](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/cms-editor-not-saving-or-publishing-line-breaks/56778)

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**Author:** [@Rozza\_UK](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Rozza_UK)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [June 30, 2026, 2:13pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/cms-editor-not-saving-or-publishing-line-breaks/56778 "2026-06-30T14:13:26Z")

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Hi, When using the CMS Online Editor I can’t seem to generate line breaks in Rich Text mode. I can enter a couple of carriage returns and style the text etc, but when I save and preview the site all the line breaks are…

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## [Dashboard CMS v2 editor on iPhone](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/dashboard-cms-v2-editor-on-iphone/56860)

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**Author:** [@MichaelDroste](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/MichaelDroste)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 30, 2026, 11:02am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/dashboard-cms-v2-editor-on-iphone/56860 "2026-06-30T11:02:50Z")

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Mind you I’m on the Golden Gate Beta 2… So it all may be working fine for others! Just an FYI Not showing markdown, not showing all metadata fields

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## [{item.date\_published|date("j F Y")}} Can it be functional AND hidden](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/item-date-published-date-j-f-y-can-it-be-functional-and-hidden/56727)

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**Author:** [@MHA](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/MHA)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 21, 2026, 1:55pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/item-date-published-date-j-f-y-can-it-be-functional-and-hidden/56727 "2026-06-21T13:55:36Z")

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I want my posts to be in chronological order but I don’t want the date to be displayed when a collection is rendered on the web. Would appreciate any thoughts on how to accomplish this.

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## [iOS27 Notes App Compatibility](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/ios27-notes-app-compatibility/56699)

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**Author:** [@Flash](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Flash)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2026, 5:35pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/ios27-notes-app-compatibility/56699 "2026-06-18T17:35:30Z")

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This is a request for the CMS to fully support all the markdown that Apple Notes will able to support when it is updated to the iOS27 version. Apple Notes is becoming a convenient tool in my toolbox. With the addition of…

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## [CMS Online](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/cms-online/56497)

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**Author:** [@upssjw](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/upssjw)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [June 16, 2026, 7:56am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/cms-online/56497 "2026-06-16T07:56:36Z")

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@ben ok the online editor when I setup detected no folders in the markdown folder only the one markdown, as soon I went to make a change it has added all these extra files, these then create extra data on the web page I…

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## [Possible Bug – CMS Live Preview](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/possible-bug-cms-live-preview/56628)

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**Author:** [@BrettHannam](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/BrettHannam)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2026, 7:13pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/possible-bug-cms-live-preview/56628 "2026-06-12T19:13:07Z")

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I think there may be a bug in the live preview function of the SMS Online Editor. Context My site has a top-level folder called ‘cms’. Inside it are five content folders, each containing posts. The cms folder also cont…

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## [AI Writing Assistant](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/ai-writing-assistant/56599)

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**Author:** [@mrTablet](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/mrTablet)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2026, 1:22pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/ai-writing-assistant/56599 "2026-06-10T13:22:51Z")

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Why is the AI Writing Assistant feature unavailable in Online Editor Solo? There should be no difference between the individual editor and the client site editor regarding the AI Writing Assistant.

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## [Give up on CMS/Blog or not?](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/give-up-on-cms-blog-or-not/56492)

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**Author:** [@mrTablet](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/mrTablet)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 5, 2026, 10:57am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/give-up-on-cms-blog-or-not/56492 "2026-06-05T10:57:28Z")

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I’ve now tried everything to get CMS2 and formatting to work the way I want, and I’m unsure about the way forward. I’ve deleted everything I added in Elements regarding CMS (blog), except for the articles (MD files) I’…

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## [Getting Started with Elements CMS: Part 3 - SEO meta data & converting to Collections](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/getting-started-with-elements-cms-part-3-seo-meta-data-converting-to-collections/56489)

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**Author:** [@ben](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/ben)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 5, 2026, 1:17am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/getting-started-with-elements-cms-part-3-seo-meta-data-converting-to-collections/56489 "2026-06-05T01:17:09Z")

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Hello weavers! I’m back with the third part of my series on getting started with Elements CMS. This time, we’ll be focusing on SEO meta data and how to convert your static lists into a dynamic CMS collection. …

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## [Gentle reminder - CMS V2 not working on iPhone](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/gentle-reminder-cms-v2-not-working-on-iphone/56476)

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**Author:** [@MichaelDroste](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/MichaelDroste)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 3, 2026, 12:59pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/gentle-reminder-cms-v2-not-working-on-iphone/56476 "2026-06-03T12:59:12Z")

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Can’t find the thread… @ben said he would look at it… Maybe take another look… Best wishes -Mike

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## [AI Writing Assistant: How to add your Claude/OpenAI API key](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/ai-writing-assistant-how-to-add-your-claude-openai-api-key/56322)

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**Author:** [@dan](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/dan)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [June 1, 2026, 4:56pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/ai-writing-assistant-how-to-add-your-claude-openai-api-key/56322 "2026-06-01T16:56:19Z")

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We’ve just published two new videos to show you how to add your OpenAI or Clause API Key into the Elements CMS, this gives you the ability to use the writing assistant in the Markdown editor :tada: …

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## [CMS formating problems](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/cms-formating-problems/56393)

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**Author:** [@mrTablet](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/mrTablet)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [June 1, 2026, 3:04pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/cms-formating-problems/56393 "2026-06-01T15:04:04Z")

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Now I’m going crazy :slight\_smile: I thought I would start the CMS from scratch and deleted my entire blog in Elements and rebuilt everything from the ground up following the video “How to Set Up Elements CMS: Part 1” E…

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## [Random CMS - custom component](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/random-cms-custom-component/56422)

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**Author:** [@upssjw](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/upssjw)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [June 1, 2026, 12:13pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/random-cms-custom-component/56422 "2026-06-01T12:13:56Z")

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CMS custom component, have shown before, but extra functions ok I have only 3 images setup you can add more This randomly selects an image, the relative link, text color and the link text Highlight a different product…

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## [Little things missing in CMS V2](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/little-things-missing-in-cms-v2/56413)

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**Author:** [@MichaelDroste](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/MichaelDroste)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [June 1, 2026, 11:44am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/little-things-missing-in-cms-v2/56413 "2026-06-01T11:44:45Z")

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Small Issues: Can a way be made to preview a post? (with artwork and audio podcast) Otherwise - just guessing everything is in the correct folder… Perhaps going to confuse people: Need to say to elements users: - work…

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## [Questions about the auto-generated cms rss feed](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/questions-about-the-auto-generated-cms-rss-feed/56439)

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**Author:** [@annebourdon](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/annebourdon)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 1, 2026, 11:18am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/questions-about-the-auto-generated-cms-rss-feed/56439 "2026-06-01T11:18:23Z")

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@dan @ben Some questions about the auto-generated cms rss feed : language tag is “en” even if in project settings it is “french”. Is it possible to modify or reflect the choice made in project settings ? Is it possibl…

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## [CMS online dashboard in Safari](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/cms-online-dashboard-in-safari/56425)

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**Author:** [@PouwelW](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/PouwelW)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 1, 2026, 10:06am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/cms-online-dashboard-in-safari/56425 "2026-06-01T10:06:45Z")

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Hi everyone. I successfully set up the CMS online editor. But I encounter a login problem in Safari. When I try to login with my passkey nothing happens. The login page just quivers a bit and that’s all. When I use Chrom…

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## [CMS Picture Overlay](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/cms-picture-overlay/55177)

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**Author:** [@sweetmemories](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/sweetmemories)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 30, 2026, 4:16pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/cms-picture-overlay/55177 "2026-05-30T16:16:39Z")

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Hello :slight\_smile: Quick question. As I mentioned, I’m just starting out with the CMS. I can display an image. I’ve configured it so that a lightbox appears when I click on it, but the image doesn’t appear, only the …

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## [Email address In the new CMS 2](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/email-address-in-the-new-cms-2/56392)

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**Author:** [@jwDave](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/jwDave)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 28, 2026, 9:11pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/email-address-in-the-new-cms-2/56392 "2026-05-28T21:11:12Z")

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On my ‘article’ page I have an item {{item.contact}} in the md file I have contact: someone@example.com However this does not appear as a hyperlinked email, just plain text. What would be the correct format for this? T…

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## [Talking to Claude about errors - Weird to talk to a computer about the CMS](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/talking-to-claude-about-errors-weird-to-talk-to-a-computer-about-the-cms/56387)

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**Author:** [@MichaelDroste](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/MichaelDroste)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 28, 2026, 9:02pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/talking-to-claude-about-errors-weird-to-talk-to-a-computer-about-the-cms/56387 "2026-05-28T21:02:41Z")

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It was accidentally deleting all text - from all articles Went in an manually restored them Troubleshooted with Claude and fixed the problem Rerunning command Very strange trying to reason with AI

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## [How to setup an advance grid for the cms summary page](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/how-to-setup-an-advance-grid-for-the-cms-summary-page/56390)

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**Author:** [@jenkman](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/jenkman)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 28, 2026, 5:45pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/how-to-setup-an-advance-grid-for-the-cms-summary-page/56390 "2026-05-28T17:45:00Z")

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How can I setup the summary page for the cms to look like the example below I have mocked up? Thanks,

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## [How to Set Up Elements CMS: Part 2 - Single Items and Images](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/how-to-set-up-elements-cms-part-2-single-items-and-images/56388)

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**Author:** [@ben](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/ben)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 28, 2026, 2:16pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/how-to-set-up-elements-cms-part-2-single-items-and-images/56388 "2026-05-28T14:16:22Z")

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Following on from the first video in a new “Getting Started with Elements CMS” series, this video will show you how to add and display single items and images. We’ll convert static text and images in to dynamic CMS driv…

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## [Back to Sign In problems again](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/back-to-sign-in-problems-again/56316)

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**Author:** [@mrTablet](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/mrTablet)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [May 28, 2026, 1:05pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/back-to-sign-in-problems-again/56316 "2026-05-28T13:05:17Z")

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I have now updated to the latest version and re-uploaded all files and am again having problems logging in.

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## [The old way of CMS without AI seems antiquated now](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/the-old-way-of-cms-without-ai-seems-antiquated-now/56370)

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**Author:** [@MichaelDroste](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/MichaelDroste)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 27, 2026, 9:56pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/the-old-way-of-cms-without-ai-seems-antiquated-now/56370 "2026-05-27T21:56:21Z")

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I upgraded to studio and Claude MCP - it’s auto updating my posts as I command… very very nice and amazing on TrumpetStudio.com I have another Tech Blog at Technitrox.com with no studio - no solo - no ai Took me 40 mi…

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## [Getting started with Codex and the MCP server in Elements CMS](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/getting-started-with-codex-and-the-mcp-server-in-elements-cms/56369)

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**Author:** [@dan](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/dan)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 27, 2026, 8:48pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/getting-started-with-codex-and-the-mcp-server-in-elements-cms/56369 "2026-05-27T20:48:18Z")

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Following on from our previous post about using Claude, in this video I’ll show you how to connect the OpenAI Codex (ChatGPT) app via the MCP server to Elements CMS.

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## [Getting started with Claude and the MCP server in Elements CMS](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/getting-started-with-claude-and-the-mcp-server-in-elements-cms/56361)

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**Author:** [@dan](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/dan)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 27, 2026, 4:33pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/getting-started-with-claude-and-the-mcp-server-in-elements-cms/56361 "2026-05-27T16:33:17Z")

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Hey Weavers, I’ve recorded a series of videos to help you get started with Claude and the MCP server in Elements CMS. They’re well worth watching if you’re not quite sure what this is all about, as this new workflow ca…

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## [How to Set Up Elements CMS: Part 1 - Adding and displaying blog posts](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/how-to-set-up-elements-cms-part-1-adding-and-displaying-blog-posts/56333)

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**Author:** [@ben](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/ben)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 27, 2026, 2:00pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/how-to-set-up-elements-cms-part-1-adding-and-displaying-blog-posts/56333 "2026-05-27T14:00:41Z")

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I hope everyone is enjoying the newly released Elements CMS 2. Since the launch we’ve had some requests for getting started guides, so I’m pleased to announce that we’ve published the first video in a new “Getting Starte…

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## [Would like to pay to upgrade to Studio please](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/would-like-to-pay-to-upgrade-to-studio-please/56327)

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**Author:** [@MichaelDroste](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/MichaelDroste)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [May 26, 2026, 11:42pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/would-like-to-pay-to-upgrade-to-studio-please/56327 "2026-05-26T23:42:26Z")

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Tried using two - windows - too cumbersome - not worth it to me Would rather have AI built in Tried to go to License - no upgrade path… @ben @dan

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