creating-plugins

To scaffold an EmDash plugin, define the SKILL.md frontmatter, create a src/index.ts descriptor, add a sandbox entry, and include optional admin and Astro components. This generates a complete standard plugin with hooks, routes, and storage.

The standard EmDash plugin structure requires a descriptor in src/index.ts, a sandbox entry, and optional admin or Astro components. Proper package exports must also be configured to ensure the plugin functions correctly within the CMS.

Yes, you can extend an EmDash plugin by adding optional admin and Astro components. The scaffolding process guides the implementation of custom admin UI pages and Portable Text block types alongside standard hooks and storage.

Building an EmDash plugin uses TypeScript for the descriptor and component definitions. You need to accurately define the SKILL.md frontmatter and src/index.ts descriptor to establish the plugin's standard or native format.

The scaffolding process applies to building both standard and native EmDash plugins. You choose the format based on whether your project requires standard hooks and routes or native integrations with admin UI and Portable Text blocks.