| XF 2.3 Add-ons (Free) MusaPekel FindNode – Smart Forum 1.0.2

What is it?

• All: Matches both category titles and forum titles.
• Forums only: Matches forum titles only; category headers are hidden while searching.
• Categories only: Matches category titles only; forum rows are hidden while searching.

Why use it?

• Faster discovery: Jump to the right forum or category instantly on large boards.
• In-place filtering: No page reloads, no redirects—just instant narrowing of the current list.
• Theme friendly: Uses default XenForo selectors; compatible with most themes.
• Accessible: Keyboard-friendly search and filter flow.

Installation & Placement

1. Install the add-on (AdminCP or CLI).
2. Go to Appearance → Widgets and add Find Node (musapekel_find_node).
3. Recommended positions:
   • forum_overview_top (top of forum list)
   • forum_list_sidebar (sidebar)
4. Optional: In Widget Options, choose Filter type: All, Forums only, or Categories only.

Note: In the sidebar position, the widget waits until the main content DOM (forum list) is ready, then binds. No jQuery required.

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How it works

• The widget targets forum index category/forum DOM nodes only.
• Input is normalized (diacritics/Turkish letters) and filtering is applied on the fly.
• Visibility of category headers and/or forum rows is toggled according to the selected mode.

Performance & Compatibility

• Client-side only (vanilla JS), no extra HTTP requests.
• Scales well; for extremely large boards, consider tightening CSS selectors to your theme.
• Verified on XenForo 2.3. Custom themes may require minor selector tweaks.