[wp-meta] [Making WordPress.org] #7805: Add Screenshot Upload to forums

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#7805: Add Screenshot Upload to forums
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 Reporter:  threadi         |      Owner:  (none)
     Type:  enhancement     |     Status:  new
 Priority:  normal          |  Milestone:
Component:  Support Forums  |   Keywords:
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 In the forums, one of the biggest problems for users is that they cannot
 easily provide screenshots. At the moment you have to follow this guide,
 but hardly anyone finds it: https://wordpress.org/support/forum-user-guide
 /block-editor/#adding-screenshots

 I have developed a plugin with which you can send files to the Imgur API
 and then embed them from there. The user simply inserts the block into the
 post like any other, selects their image file and the plugin transfers it
 to Imgur. The response from Imgur is integrated into an embed block, so
 that the image can then be seen in the post. Does also work for multiple
 images in one rush.

 Here is the plugin: https://wordpress.org/plugins/image-upload-for-imgur/

 **My suggestion to the support team would be to use this plugin for
 screenshots.**

 ''Yes, I am aware of all the disadvantages of this approach'' (data
 protection, storage time, availability, reliability of an external service
 provider, etc.). Therefore, I would like to at least show the technical
 feasibility with this plugin, which would at least overcome this hurdle. I
 am open to any decision in this regard - even if it is not used, I could
 at least have gained some experience with another API and the block editor
 and enriched the community with another plugin. This plugin could also be
 seen as a source of ideas for similar solutions.

 **Hints:**
 You need Imgur API credentials to use the plugin. Where you get them for
 free is linked in the plugin-setup.
 You cannot (currently) use it in the Playground, as the Playground lacks
 curl (will be enabled soon as far as I know).
 The plugin can be used in a local installation, but no Imgur URL will be
 embedded, as Imgur prevents this for local calls.

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