How to autolink keywords in Mattermost
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On the , specific keywords in messages, such as MLT, display and behave as links that take you to a documented definition of the word MLT. These keyword links are particularly helpful for new Mattermost staff members ramping up on Mattermost-specific terms and processes.
We often refer to these hyperlinked keywords as autolinks because they're created using a Mattermost plugin called .
To add a new autolink on the Mattermost Community Server:
Define the word and URL to autolink on. For example, the term ISP is linked to the documentation in the .
On the Mattermost Community Server in the , ask to help add the new autolink to the Mattermost server. This ensures that everyone on the Mattermost Community Server benefits from having a quick definition at their fingertips when the term is used in messages and threads. For an example request, see: .