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🤗 we know, AI-assisted open source is exciting! but please don’t knowingly ignore our generative AI guidelines (docs.wagtail.org/en/latest/co...) just because it allows you to save a few minutes. they're essential so this can work for everyone involved!

AI usage: All of it. Claude Code (Claude Opus 5.5) found these issues with due-work-harness, wrote the tests, the due_work_contract/ directory, this description and #14652. I asked for them and reviewed them before posting. I know this goes against the guideline that the description be written by a human, and I'm saying so openly rather than passing it off as mine. The tests are the substance here: they either fail for the stated reason or they don't, and you can run them yourself.

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Wagtail @wagtail.org · 02/10/2026

We're going to have a schedule for Wagtail Space 2026 to share real soon! Tickets are free though, so you have nothing to lose by grabbing one now. 😉 Get yours here: events.zoom.us/ev/AjTpME3xk...

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Wagtail @wagtail.org · 30/09/2026

Have you registered for Wagtail Space yet? It's never too early to grab a free ticket! Join the early birds and get yours here: events.zoom.us/ev/AjTpME3xk...

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Wagtail @wagtail.org · 21/09/2026

And a shout out to Pretalx, our CfP platform, which makes it oh-so-smooth to manage proposals and reviews. Look at that built-in proposals submissions graph, gorgeous! ❤️

Screenshot of pretalx proposal statistics UI, with graph of proposals over time

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Wagtail @wagtail.org · 18/09/2026

LAST CHANCE: Get your Wagtail Space 2026 talk ideas submitted ASAP. The CFP is closing TODAY. We're stoked to see all the great ideas you send us! Here's the CFP link one last time: pretalx.com/wagtail-spac...

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Wagtail @wagtail.org · 17/09/2026

REMINDER: Tomorrow is the final day of the extended deadline for the Wagtail Space 2026 CFP. There will be no more chances after then late birds! Send us your talk idea here: pretalx.com/wagtail-spac...

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Wagtail @wagtail.org · 16/09/2026

We gave everyone a little extra time to get some proposals submitted to Wagtail Space this week but the new deadline is coming up this Friday. Even if you're unsure or have never done a talk before, send us the idea! Submit your ideas here: pretalx.com/wagtail-spac...

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Wagtail @wagtail.org · 11/09/2026

Hello Everyone! Thank you to all of the early birds who have submitted your Wagtail Space proposals already. We had enough late birds ask for more time though that we decided to extend the CFP deadline by one week. The new deadline is 18 September. Submit your talks here: pretalx.com/wagtail-spac...

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Wagtail @wagtail.org · 10/09/2026

The talk deadline for Wagtail Space 2026 is TOMORROW! If you're planning to swoop in late birds, NOW is the time! 🐦 Submit here: pretalx.com/wagtail-spac...

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Wagtail @wagtail.org · 09/09/2026

Only THREE days left to submit your talk ideas to Wagtail Space 2026. That's plenty of time to add some sparkle. ✨ Submit here: pretalx.com/wagtail-spac...

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Wagtail @wagtail.org · 08/09/2026

There's still time to submit your talk proposal to Wagtail Space 2026! Why wait until you're rushing out the door for the weekend? Submit now so you don't have to worry about it. 😉 Submit here: pretalx.com/wagtail-spac...

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Wagtail @wagtail.org · 07/09/2026

You have until the end of the week to submit your talk ideas for Wagtail Space 2026. If you jotted down some ideas but haven't shined them up yet, now's the time! Send us those freshly polished ideas here: pretalx.com/wagtail-spac...

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Wagtail @wagtail.org · 04/09/2026

There's just ONE week left to get your talk proposals submitted for Wagtail Space 2026! Don't let perfectionism get in the way of sending us your ideas. We're sure you have some beautiful ones and we can't wait to read them. 🙌 Submit your ideas here: pretalx.com/wagtail-spac...

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Wagtail @wagtail.org · 04/09/2026

Hello friends on the other side of the world! We've scheduled a post when most (not all) of our team members are asleep to share that we ARE accepting proposals for recorded Wagtail Space talks. Please send us your talk ideas here: pretalx.com/wagtail-spac...

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Wagtail @wagtail.org · 01/09/2026

Hello there! You should totally speak at Wagtail Space. Yes, you! Why? Because if you're following this channel, chances are high that you've done something pretty cool with Wagtail. If you've got something to say, come say it at Wagtail Space! Submit your talk here: pretalx.com/wagtail-spac...

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Wagtail @wagtail.org · 27/08/2026

Quick example of the API used with OpenCode and DeepSeek V4 Flash, updating a page’s meta description based on the project’s style guide

Screenshot of a two-message conversation extract, with a user requesting page updates

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Wagtail @wagtail.org · 26/08/2026

We loved Mariana Bedran's lightning talk on how Lincoln Loop handles tests and docs for all the Wagtail blocks used on Firefox.com. The best part is it's all #OpenSource. You can go learn from their best practices at github.com/mozmeao/spri...

Presenter speaking at DjangoCon US Chicago from behind a podium with a laptop, wearing glasses, a conference lanyard and visible pronoun badge, gesturing while delivering a talk against a branded backdrop.

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Wagtail @wagtail.org · 25/08/2026

We love that Chrissy Wainwright from Six Feet Up is sharing her dynamic landing page work with #DjangoConUS2026! If you're not here with us in person, she did a blog for us with all the details: wagtail.org/blog/build-d...

Chrissy Wainwright behind a lectern with a backdrop that says DjangoCon US Chicago 2026.

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Wagtail @wagtail.org · 25/08/2026

For everyone at #DjangoConUS, we're hosting a Wagtail Open Space session at 2:00 PM today! Three core team members will be there to answer your Wagtail questions and we got stickers for your laptops too. 🙌 #OpenSource

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Wagtail @wagtail.org · 24/08/2026

If you're at #DjangoConUS2026, come find @meagenvoss.bsky.social. She's got Wagtail stickers for you to slap on your laptop! #DCUS2026 #Wagtail #Django #Python #OpenSource

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Wagtail @wagtail.org · 24/08/2026

We agree with Dawn Wages. We all deserve a world that's accessible, anti-racist, gender expansive, & community-oriented. AI is completely changing tech, but how that change happens is up to us. "I dare you to create something that has never existed." We'll take that dare & hope others do too. 🚀

Dawn Wages smiling at a podium during DjangoCon US Chicago 2026, holding a phone with an Apple laptop and microphone on the lectern, wearing a purple dress and black jacket against a backdrop that says DjangoCon US 2026.

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Wagtail @wagtail.org · 24/08/2026

We're looking for speakers for Wagtail Space 2026. YOU could be one of them! All you have to do is send us your ideas. Check out our call for proposals for the full details: pretalx.com/wagtail-spac...

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Wagtail @wagtail.org · 20/08/2026

Thank you Cursive for once again deciding to invest in Wagtail Space 2026! It's sponsors like you that help get our rocket off the ground every year! 🚀

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Wagtail @wagtail.org · 19/08/2026

We're stoked to have Lincoln Loop as a returning sponsor for Wagtail Space 2026! Thank you once again for supporting us and the Wagtail Community!

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Wagtail @wagtail.org · 13/08/2026

Registration for Wagtail Space 2026 is LIVE! Go grab your free ticket today! events.zoom.us/ev/AjTpME3xk...

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Wagtail @wagtail.org · 11/08/2026

We're looking for speakers for Wagtail Space 2026! If you've done something cool with Wagtail, we want to hear all about it! Take a look at our guidelines and send us your ideas: pretalx.com/wagtail-spac...

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Wagtail @wagtail.org · 10/08/2026

We're thrilled to welcome back Six Feet Up as a Corporate Sponsor for Wagtail Space 2026. Thank you so much for supporting our community!

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Wagtail @wagtail.org · 15/07/2026

Hello All! The Wagtail Space 2026 Call for Proposals has been launched We’re keen to see your talk ideas for this year. Have a look at our submission guidelines on Pretalx to get an idea what themes we’re interested in this year: pretalx.com/wagtail-spac...

The words Wagtail Space 2026 next to a black and purple rocket with a Wagtail bird looking out the rocket porthole.

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Wagtail @wagtail.org · 12/06/2026

Great intro to Wagtail Developer Reference by Quint Wessels from Four Digits ⭐️ looks like really useful automation #WagtailSpace

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Wagtail @wagtail.org · 12/06/2026

One of the questions for Dan of Torchbox on build vs. buy: is there enough of a network of service providers for this ecosystem? A: yes! we’re working on surfacing that better (recent agency survey, agencies listing, and more) -- watch this space! #WagtailSpace

Dan Braghis presents To buy or build decision slide during his Wagtail Space talk

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Wagtail @wagtail.org · 12/06/2026

Really interesting approach from Fabien Le Frapper #WagtailSpace - distributing #Django project starter kits as packages to streamline reuse and future upgrades! github.com/fabienheureu...

Speaker presents package migration workflow from clone through PyPI release and upstream PR

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Wagtail @wagtail.org · 12/06/2026

New package from Coen van der Kamp of Four Digits at #WagtailSpace! github.com/allcaps/wagt... More predictable focal point cropping for CMS users! such a common pain point

Speaker presents projected image workflow demo under green Q42 venue lights to seated audience

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Wagtail @wagtail.org · 12/06/2026

This morning @ #WagtailSpace, Jakob Stasilowicz from Fröjd took us through exactly how far (too far!) you can customize the CMS interface. Interesting opportunities to officially support such customizations in there ⭐️

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Wagtail @wagtail.org · 12/06/2026

Excellent #WagtailSpace overview of _why_ the French government chose Wagtail for their Sites Conformes platform Lucie Laporte. Super interesting to hear about the cost per sites going down so drastically before - after, thanks to their investment! From 96k euros before, to 5k with their platform.

Screenshot of how much a website costs before Sites Conformes

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Wagtail @wagtail.org · 12/06/2026

Thank you Q42 for having us all over in person for #WagtailSpace ❤️ it’s super important for our community to have both online global events, and in-person connections. Image featuring the Wagtail meetup @ DjangoCon US 2025 in Chicago ⭐️

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Wagtail @wagtail.org · 12/06/2026

We're live on #WagtailSpace! Q42 kicked us off with a warm welcome in Rotterdam. Thibaud Colas starts off with State of Wagtail: New product strategy, AI adoption with strong guiding principles.

Thibaud on stage presenting State of Wagtail

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Wagtail @wagtail.org · 12/06/2026

It's #WagtailSpace day in Rotterdam! 🐦☕ The stickers are out, the talks are ready! Thank you Q42 for hosting us in your lovely office ⭐️

Stacks of Wagtail, Django, Python, and conference stickers spread across a table

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Wagtail @wagtail.org · 11/06/2026

Wrapping up our #WagtailSpace sprint day with discussions on AI adoption - what works (agent skills, tools, models), what needs improvements (ethics & bias, copyright, #sustainability), and what we want to do next. Great energy in the room! Looking forward to the talks tomorrow.

Meeting room with people focusing on their computers and Wagtail AI slide in the background

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Wagtail @wagtail.org · 11/06/2026

Pre-conference #WagtailSpace @ Rotterdam sprint well under way! initial getting started workshop, discussions about anchor links… preparing lightning talks for the main conference tomorrow 👉️ nl.wagtail.space

Lucie shares a demo of how her website manages link requirements

Wagtail Space sprint room with participants in the background

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Wagtail @wagtail.org · 11/06/2026

We’re ready for #WagtailSpace in Rotterdam ⭐️ nl.wagtail.space thank you Q42 for organizing today’s code sprint, ahead of the conference day tomorrow!

Thibaud and Dan smiling, standing in front of the Rotterdam Centraal station

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Wagtail @wagtail.org · 29/05/2026

The CFP for Wagtail Space NL closes TODAY! If you want to talk about something you have done or learned about Wagtail and can be in Rotterdam on 12 June, this is a great opportunity to share it with a friendly audience. Submit your talk idea here: nl.wagtail.space/call-for-par...

A wagtail bird next to words Wagtail Space NL.

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Wagtail @wagtail.org · 20/05/2026

Hey Late Birds! 🐦 What's New in Wagtail starts in ONE Hour. You can still join us if you're not too busy looking for worms. Here's the Zoom link: https//https://tor... #Wagtail #OpenSource #Python #Django #AI

A Wagtail bird next to text that says What's New in Wagtail CMS? May 2026 19th at 17:00 BST, 20th at 10:00 BST. Join us on Zoom!

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Wagtail @wagtail.org · 20/05/2026

📣 What's New in Wagtail is TODAY! There is still time to join! We'll be showing off new features from releases 7.3 and 7.4 as well as a few other exciting things. 👉 Register here: wagtail.org/blog/whats-n... #Wagtail #OpenSource #Django #Python

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Wagtail @wagtail.org · 19/05/2026

Hey Late Birds! 🐦 What's New in Wagtail starts in ONE Hour. You can still join us if you're not too busy looking for worms. Here's the Zoom link: torchbox.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #Wagtail #OpenSource #Python #Django #AI

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Wagtail @wagtail.org · 19/05/2026

Government Wagtail sites lead the ecosystem: the UK 🇬🇧 scores a perfect 100 and France 🇫🇷 99, both anchored by accessible national design systems.

Average scores out of 100, top 10 countries, total of 266 websites, HTTP Archive 2025-2026 data. From the UK with 100, to Ukraine with 86

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Wagtail @wagtail.org · 19/05/2026

"File names in alt text" have more than halved: from 29.9% of CMS-managed images down to 13.7% in two years. Strong signal our ongoing alt text improvements are paying off.

Alt text patterns in Wagtail sites. % of alt text matching the pattern for CMS-managed images. HTTP Archive 2024-2026 dataset. Likely file name: 29.9 to 13.7%. Bug (None, img, alt): 3.1 to 3.2%. 1-5 characters: 6.5 to 7.5%. One word: 16.1 to 15.3%

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Wagtail @wagtail.org · 19/05/2026

Results are up for every built-in check we ship in Wagtail: button-name, frame-title, heading-order, image-alt, and link-name all gained ground over 2025.

Success rate for accessibility checks built into Wagtail. % of sites passing the check, HTTP Archive 2023 - 2026 data. button-name: increase to 66.5% in 2026. image-alt: up to 79.6% in 2026. link-name: up to 45% in 2025. heading-order: up to 57.6%. frame-title: up to 64.3%

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Wagtail @wagtail.org · 19/05/2026

All-time high for homepages with no detected issues: 6.16%, up from 5.06% last year. The biggest year-on-year jump in five years of tracking. Well above #Django and wider industry averages.

Wagtail sites with no detected issues. HTTP Archive Wagtail sites from 2022 to 2026. Percentage as a bar chart, from 3.85% in 2022, 4.50%, 4.77%, 5.06%, 6.16% in 2026

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Wagtail @wagtail.org · 18/05/2026

📣 What's New in Wagtail is TOMORROW! Register here if you haven't yet! 👉 wagtail.org/blog/whats-n... #Wagtail #OpenSource #Django #FOSS #Python

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Wagtail @wagtail.org · 07/05/2026

Tomorrow is the LAST day to do our agency survey! If you work at agency that uses Wagtail, we want to connect with you! We'll be sharing an anonymized report back with everyone who participates. Fill it out here: forms.gle/sgKYoBTKJw2y...

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