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**Author:** [@neocarto](https://talk.observablehq.com/u/neocarto)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 3:01pm UTC](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/display-all-errors/10862 "2026-09-18T15:01:39Z")
In the previous version of Observable, every cell would systematically display something. In Observable 2, this is no longer the case. So, if I type: let geo = import("nom:geotoolbox") with an o instead of a p (a typo… --- ## [ojs Leaflet ≠ js Leaflet ?](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/ojs-leaflet-js-leaflet/10863)
**Author:** [@neocarto](https://talk.observablehq.com/u/neocarto)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 2:52pm UTC](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/ojs-leaflet-js-leaflet/10863 "2026-09-18T14:52:57Z")
There are differences in how Leaflet behaves in JS and OJS. Here’s an example with zoomSnap. https://observablehq.com/@neocarto/feedback-leaflet-zoom-snap (I’m not sure whether this belongs under the Feedback or Help … --- ## [Hidden cell with CSS doesn’t work](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/hidden-cell-with-css-doesn-t-work/10858)
**Author:** [@neocarto](https://talk.observablehq.com/u/neocarto)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 9:13pm UTC](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/hidden-cell-with-css-doesn-t-work/10858 "2026-09-17T21:13:52Z")
If the style cell is hidden, the style is not applied. If the cell is shown again, the style works as expected. I don’t think this behavior is intended. https://observablehq.com/d/273c6535f68e7baf --- ## [Mobile user experience](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/mobile-user-experience/10857)
**Author:** [@pac02](https://talk.observablehq.com/u/pac02)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 3:55pm UTC](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/mobile-user-experience/10857 "2026-09-17T15:55:32Z")
First I’d like to congratulate the team for this new platform. It’s great and the compatibility with Observable JS makes it easy for the transition. I just have some feedbacks: I don’t know how to choose the license f… --- ## [File Attachments not working in embeds using runtime](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/file-attachments-not-working-in-embeds-using-runtime/10861)
**Author:** [@nxrix](https://talk.observablehq.com/u/nxrix)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 3:27pm UTC](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/file-attachments-not-working-in-embeds-using-runtime/10861 "2026-09-17T15:27:57Z")
https://observablehq.com/@nxrix/wada-basins In my notebook, I have one image as a file attachment. The notebook is embedded using runtime in the link below: https://nxrix.github.io/observable?notebook=@nxrix/wada-basi… --- ## [Unable to save changes after hours of inactivity](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/unable-to-save-changes-after-hours-of-inactivity/10813)
**Author:** [@dkirkby](https://talk.observablehq.com/u/dkirkby)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 9:54pm UTC](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/unable-to-save-changes-after-hours-of-inactivity/10813 "2026-09-16T21:54:08Z")
Warning: unable to save changes. Changes may be lost if you continue editing or close this window. Open this notebook in a new window to see which changes were saved. I am often (daily) seeing a popup with this text o… --- ## [A better individual experience](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/a-better-individual-experience/10855)
**Author:** [@mbostock](https://talk.observablehq.com/u/mbostock)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 6:44pm UTC](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/a-better-individual-experience/10855 "2026-09-16T18:44:12Z")
We’ve been working to streamline the experience for individuals working in Observable rather than shoehorning everyone into “teams of one”. I wrote about it here, and would welcome your feedback either in this thread or … --- ## [SQL cells hidden not executed](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/sql-cells-hidden-not-executed/10853)
**Author:** [@neocarto](https://talk.observablehq.com/u/neocarto)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 6:16am UTC](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/sql-cells-hidden-not-executed/10853 "2026-09-16T06:16:37Z")
SQL cells are not executed when the cell is hidden. Is this intended behavior? See : https://observablehq.com/@neocarto/sql-cells-hidden --- ## [Hyperbolic tree viewer](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/hyperbolic-tree-viewer/10852)
**Author:** [@EE2dev](https://talk.observablehq.com/u/EE2dev)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 9:54pm UTC](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/hyperbolic-tree-viewer/10852 "2026-09-15T21:54:30Z")
With great help of @Lao here is my first visualization with the new notebook 2.0. I truly enjoyed it - especially @Lao chiming in :star\_struck: - gave me the community vibes back. I will post my experience and some sugge… --- ## [Sql Cells are Awsome](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/sql-cells-are-awsome/10854)
**Author:** [@neocarto](https://talk.observablehq.com/u/neocarto)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 7:40pm UTC](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/sql-cells-are-awsome/10854 "2026-09-15T19:40:25Z")
It’s really cool actually :blush: https://observablehq.com/@neocarto/sql-cells-are-awsome --- ## [Leaflet zoom controls interpreted as anchor links](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/leaflet-zoom-controls-interpreted-as-anchor-links/10849)
**Author:** [@neocarto](https://talk.observablehq.com/u/neocarto)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 7:44am UTC](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/leaflet-zoom-controls-interpreted-as-anchor-links/10849 "2026-09-15T07:44:17Z")
There’s an issue with the Leaflet zoom controls. The buttons are being interpreted as links (the + and − are underlined), and clicking them takes you to the # anchor at the top of the page. I think this is related to the… --- ## [Please put our list of likes back](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/please-put-our-list-of-likes-back/9222)
**Author:** [@Lao](https://talk.observablehq.com/u/Lao)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 10:05pm UTC](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/please-put-our-list-of-likes-back/9222 "2026-09-14T22:05:48Z")
A few of my colleagues and I were saving notebooks by liking them. Now that that feature has been removed, there is no chance of finding them again. Could you please return that feature, or even better yet, also allow us… --- ## [Your Sunset, Their Sunrise 🌅 🌄](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/your-sunset-their-sunrise/10851)
**Author:** [@MarioDelgadoSr](https://talk.observablehq.com/u/MarioDelgadoSr)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 7:59pm UTC](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/your-sunset-their-sunrise/10851 "2026-09-14T19:59:53Z")
https://observablehq.com/@ambassadors/your-sunset-their-sunrise Every day, somewhere on Earth, your sunrise is someone else’s sunset. This notebook finds those two points for you: given your location, it draws two spots… --- ## [recommended libraries](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/recommended-libraries/10826)
**Author:** [@neocarto](https://talk.observablehq.com/u/neocarto)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 8:57am UTC](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/recommended-libraries/10826 "2026-09-14T08:57:59Z")
In the Notebooks System Guide (https://observablehq.com/@observablehq/notebooks-system-guide), there is a list of recommended libraries and sample datasets. However, it does not include all the libraries that were availa… --- ## [Basic Instructions for setting up a Notebook-to-Static-Site Workflow](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/basic-instructions-for-setting-up-a-notebook-to-static-site-workflow/10848)
**Author:** [@shadoof](https://talk.observablehq.com/u/shadoof)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 12:38am UTC](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/basic-instructions-for-setting-up-a-notebook-to-static-site-workflow/10848 "2026-09-14T00:38:54Z")
For what it’s worth and with comments/suggestions gratefully received here is a little site – made with Observable Desktop and Notebook Kit – that aims to get code-shy students (including writers and humanists) onto and … --- ## [Observable 2.0 Generators Corollary](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/observable-2-0-generators-corollary/10847)
**Author:** [@MarioDelgadoSr](https://talk.observablehq.com/u/MarioDelgadoSr)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2026, 10:31pm UTC](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/observable-2-0-generators-corollary/10847 "2026-09-13T22:31:31Z")
The official Upgrading to Notebooks 2.0 Guide (§ Generators) details how generator cells are converted in 2.0 using explicit generator functions or IIFEs (async function\*). A practical variation of this pattern occurs w… --- ## [AI-Agent support gives no answer](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/ai-agent-support-gives-no-answer/10845)
**Author:** [@EE2dev](https://talk.observablehq.com/u/EE2dev)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2026, 5:33pm UTC](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/ai-agent-support-gives-no-answer/10845 "2026-09-13T17:33:23Z")
Hi, I have tried to extend the hyperbolic viewer with great layout ideas from @lao from my ambassador account. But the last three days my AI prompts always lead to long thinks and then no reply - the turning circle sto… --- ## [Tom's feedback topic](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/toms-feedback-topic/10843)
**Author:** [@tomlarkworthy](https://talk.observablehq.com/u/tomlarkworthy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2026, 1:23am UTC](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/toms-feedback-topic/10843 "2026-09-12T01:23:11Z")
Feedback on the new /api/import I do not like that it strips the incoming markdown cells. While imports are sort of behind the scenes I liked that Observable notebooks used to be pure modular composition. With markdown … --- ## [How to update an Observable Input programmatically in notebook 2.0?](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/how-to-update-an-observable-input-programmatically-in-notebook-2-0/10841)
**Author:** [@dkirkby](https://talk.observablehq.com/u/dkirkby)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2026, 6:30pm UTC](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/how-to-update-an-observable-input-programmatically-in-notebook-2-0/10841 "2026-09-11T18:30:40Z")
I have been trying to adapt these first 3 cells from the Synchronized Inputs documentation to work in notebook 2.0, but without success: function set(input, value) { input.value = value; input.dispatchEvent(new Even… --- ## [New IPs for whitelisting database queries?](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/new-ips-for-whitelisting-database-queries/10838)
**Author:** [@kpm-at-sonnys](https://talk.observablehq.com/u/kpm-at-sonnys)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2026, 2:59pm UTC](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/new-ips-for-whitelisting-database-queries/10838 "2026-09-11T14:59:43Z")
It looks like “new” requires new IP addresses to be white-listed for database access… true? --- ## [Is is possible to populate a cell programatically?](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/is-is-possible-to-populate-a-cell-programatically/10806)
**Author:** [@gcoch](https://talk.observablehq.com/u/gcoch)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2026, 7:24pm UTC](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/is-is-possible-to-populate-a-cell-programatically/10806 "2026-09-10T19:24:18Z")
I’m trying to set up a notebook automatically from data stored in my web app. I can attach a file programatically but haven’t been able to update a cell. What I’ve done so far is generate the code and copy it in the cell… --- ## [Gallery of Plot examples with Observable 2.0](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/gallery-of-plot-examples-with-observable-2-0/10791)
**Author:** [@jwoLondon](https://talk.observablehq.com/u/jwoLondon)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2026, 8:14am UTC](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/gallery-of-plot-examples-with-observable-2-0/10791 "2026-09-10T08:14:36Z")
As part of the process of converting my teaching materials to use ‘pure’ Observable 2.0 notebooks, I have assembled the following gallery of examples. This may be useful for others moving from ‘OJS’ to JS/TS cells with t… --- ## [Geoviz with Observable 2.0](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/geoviz-with-observable-2-0/10805)
**Author:** [@neocarto](https://talk.observablehq.com/u/neocarto)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2026, 8:12am UTC](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/geoviz-with-observable-2-0/10805 "2026-09-10T08:12:14Z")
The 33 notebooks explaining how the geoviz library works have been updated for Observable 2.0 (Standard Library 2026). Everything works perfectly with the new JS cells :tada::rocket: See https://observablehq.com/@neocar… --- ## [Can new database connector handle "complex" SQL?](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/can-new-database-connector-handle-complex-sql/10797)
**Author:** [@kpm-at-sonnys](https://talk.observablehq.com/u/kpm-at-sonnys)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 9:27pm UTC](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/can-new-database-connector-handle-complex-sql/10797 "2026-09-09T21:27:27Z")
I’m not seeing results for complex queries which do get results on “old.obser…”, for example something like: const foo = display(await tsdb.sql\` WITH ram\_lttb AS ( SELECT panel\_id, device\_id, … --- ## [require() → import converter](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/require-import-converter/10836)
**Author:** [@MarioDelgadoSr](https://talk.observablehq.com/u/MarioDelgadoSr)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 7:14pm UTC](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/require-import-converter/10836 "2026-09-09T19:14:19Z")
https://observablehq.com/@ambassadors/require-import-converter If you’re migrating old notebooks to Observable 2.0, you’ve probably hit this: require("some-package@1.2.3") just doesn’t work anymore, and figuring out … --- ## [The Desktop and Observable 2.0](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/the-desktop-and-observable-2-0/10799)
**Author:** [@shadoof](https://talk.observablehq.com/u/shadoof)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 6:52pm UTC](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/the-desktop-and-observable-2-0/10799 "2026-09-09T18:52:52Z")
A little feedback here but also an inquiry about the future of 2.0. I am a literary, NLP coder and an educator, and one of my interests is in Observable as an introduction to making language and literature interface mor… --- ## [How do I use new DB results?](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/how-do-i-use-new-db-results/10834)
**Author:** [@kpm-at-sonnys](https://talk.observablehq.com/u/kpm-at-sonnys)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 3:29pm UTC](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/how-do-i-use-new-db-results/10834 "2026-09-09T15:29:55Z")
I guess I’m always here to ask the dumb questions. const table = await db.sql\`...blah...\` …gives me a Table in the new Standard Library. How do I use it? I was expecting it to be available via something like Apache Arr… --- ## [I'm worried about if chart embedding will be maintained.](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/im-worried-about-if-chart-embedding-will-be-maintained/10833)
**Author:** [@Lao](https://talk.observablehq.com/u/Lao)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 3:21pm UTC](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/im-worried-about-if-chart-embedding-will-be-maintained/10833 "2026-09-09T15:21:50Z")
A few months ago, I recently had an opportunity to use observables for a work project. The CMS I’m working with only allows iframe embedding and pictures for blog posts, so I chose to make a dashboard in observables so I… --- ## [Downloading notebook has wrong "mode"](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/downloading-notebook-has-wrong-mode/10825)
**Author:** [@GordonSmith](https://talk.observablehq.com/u/GordonSmith)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 9:47am UTC](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/downloading-notebook-has-wrong-mode/10825 "2026-09-09T09:47:35Z")
Downloading a notebook via api.observablehq.com (i.e. ‘https://api.observablehq.com/document/@gordonsmith/graphviz-c-graph-api’) has incorrect mode for “dot” cells. For example: { id: 11, value: "${sa.toDot()}", … --- ## [Observable Desktop AI "Type Error"](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/observable-desktop-ai-type-error/10831)
**Author:** [@stschiff](https://talk.observablehq.com/u/stschiff)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 5:56am UTC](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/observable-desktop-ai-type-error/10831 "2026-09-09T05:56:28Z")
Hi. When I use the AI function with Observable Desktop, I get a red-bounded box around the chat input and then in gray “Type Error: Load failed” within the input field. I have re-entered my Anthropic API key several time… [Previous page](https://talk.observablehq.com/latest.md) [Next page](https://talk.observablehq.com/latest.md?page=2)