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Staff Away lets staff members schedule their absence, give an expected return time and leave an optional message; members who contact or mention them are told automatically.
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[*]A scheduled away status with an expected return time and an away message.
[*]Automatic replies to private messages, and a notice when an away staff member is mentioned.
[*]Notices through the board's own alert system, with a configurable throttle.
[*]Syncs with the built-in "show as absent" status and ends automatically at the return time.
[*]A Staff Away link in the account menu, controlled by permissions.
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[*]A scheduled away status with an expected return time and an away message.
[*]Automatic replies to private messages, and a notice when an away staff member is mentioned.
[*]Notices through the board's own alert system, with a configurable throttle.
[*]Syncs with the built-in "show as absent" status and ends automatically at the return time.
[*]A Staff Away link in the account menu, controlled by permissions.
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Give staff a simple way to announce when they’re unavailable—and help members find the information they need while waiting for a response.
Designed for [b]XenForo 2.3.x[/b], with a minimum requirement of [b]XenForo 2.3.0[/b].
[hr][heading]Features[/heading][heading=3][img=https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f4c5.png]📅[/img] Plan your time away[/heading]Schedule an absence with calendar and time controls, start immediately, or leave your return date open-ended. Away status automatically ends at the expected return time.
[heading=3][img=https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f3e0.png]🏠[/img] Return with one click[/heading]Coming back early? Click [b]Back now[/b] to end your absence or cancel an upcoming schedule. Your note, alternative contact, and notification preferences are retained.
[heading=3][img=https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f4ac.png]💬[/img] Keep members informed[/heading]Leave an away message and provide an alternative staff contact or support page so members know what to expect and where to turn.
[heading=3][img=https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/2709.png]✉️[/img] Reply automatically[/heading]Send automatic replies inside [b]new and existing conversations[/b] when members contact unavailable staff. Incoming messages remain unread for the away staff member.
[heading=3][img=https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f514.png]🔔[/img] Respond to post mentions[/heading]Members who mention away staff in a thread or reply can receive a private notice, a native XenForo alert, or both.
[heading=3][img=https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f39b.png]🎛️[/img] Choose how you notify[/heading]Control conversation replies, mention DMs, and away alerts separately. Administrators can also enable or disable notification features globally.
[heading=3][img=https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/23f1.png]⏱️[/img] Prevent repetitive notices[/heading]A shared throttle limits repeat notifications for each staff/member pair across conversations and mentions. The default interval is [b]24 hours[/b], with an administrator-configurable setting.
[heading=3][img=https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f3f7.png]🏷️[/img] Keep profiles tidy[/heading]A centered [b]Staff away[/b] badge shows availability without filling the user panel with text. Hover, focus, or tap to view the away message, alternative contact, and expected return.
[heading=3][img=https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f3a8.png]🎨[/img] Match your forum’s style[/heading]Customize badge colors, text, borders, rounded corners, padding, and additional CSS through [b]Style properties → Talmyric Staff Away[/b].
[heading=3][img=https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f510.png]🔐[/img] Control access[/heading]Authorized staff receive a [b]Staff Away[/b] link in their account menu. Access requires both XenForo’s staff display setting and the add-on’s management permission.
Designed for [b]XenForo 2.3.x[/b], with a minimum requirement of [b]XenForo 2.3.0[/b].
[hr][heading]Features[/heading][heading=3][img=https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f4c5.png]📅[/img] Plan your time away[/heading]Schedule an absence with calendar and time controls, start immediately, or leave your return date open-ended. Away status automatically ends at the expected return time.
[heading=3][img=https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f3e0.png]🏠[/img] Return with one click[/heading]Coming back early? Click [b]Back now[/b] to end your absence or cancel an upcoming schedule. Your note, alternative contact, and notification preferences are retained.
[heading=3][img=https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f4ac.png]💬[/img] Keep members informed[/heading]Leave an away message and provide an alternative staff contact or support page so members know what to expect and where to turn.
[heading=3][img=https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/2709.png]✉️[/img] Reply automatically[/heading]Send automatic replies inside [b]new and existing conversations[/b] when members contact unavailable staff. Incoming messages remain unread for the away staff member.
[heading=3][img=https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f514.png]🔔[/img] Respond to post mentions[/heading]Members who mention away staff in a thread or reply can receive a private notice, a native XenForo alert, or both.
[heading=3][img=https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f39b.png]🎛️[/img] Choose how you notify[/heading]Control conversation replies, mention DMs, and away alerts separately. Administrators can also enable or disable notification features globally.
[heading=3][img=https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/23f1.png]⏱️[/img] Prevent repetitive notices[/heading]A shared throttle limits repeat notifications for each staff/member pair across conversations and mentions. The default interval is [b]24 hours[/b], with an administrator-configurable setting.
[heading=3][img=https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f3f7.png]🏷️[/img] Keep profiles tidy[/heading]A centered [b]Staff away[/b] badge shows availability without filling the user panel with text. Hover, focus, or tap to view the away message, alternative contact, and expected return.
[heading=3][img=https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f3a8.png]🎨[/img] Match your forum’s style[/heading]Customize badge colors, text, borders, rounded corners, padding, and additional CSS through [b]Style properties → Talmyric Staff Away[/b].
[heading=3][img=https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f510.png]🔐[/img] Control access[/heading]Authorized staff receive a [b]Staff Away[/b] link in their account menu. Access requires both XenForo’s staff display setting and the add-on’s management permission.