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orchardcore-admin

Guide Orchard Core admin controllers, menus, widgets, theming, and settings.

13|3|Updated Feb 6, 2026
Search Tags:#theming#navigation#settings#aspnet-core#admin-panel#orchardcore#orchard-core
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/CrestApps/CrestApps.AgentSkills --skill orchardcore-admin
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: orchardcore-admin
Source: https://github.com/CrestApps/CrestApps.AgentSkills/tree/main/src/CrestApps.AgentSkills.Skills/orchardcore/orchardcore-admin
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/CrestApps/CrestApps.AgentSkills --skill orchardcore-admin

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Orchard Core projects often struggle to implement and customize the admin backend. This Skill consolidates guidance on admin controllers, menu registration, dashboard widgets, admin theming, and settings pages to accelerate development. It provides patterns, examples, and best practices to build consistent admin experiences across modules.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Guidance on implementing admin controllers with Orchard Core patterns, including route and authorization basics.
  • Patterns for admin menu registration, navigation structure, and permissions-based visibility.
  • Instructions for adding and configuring dashboard widgets, admin themes, and settings pages for modules.
  • Real-world scenarios and references to example implementations to accelerate local development and authoring.

Quick Start

Review the Orchard Core admin guidance to scaffold an admin panel and related components for your module.

Frequently Asked Questions about orchardcore-admin

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I register an admin menu in Orchard Core?▼

Admin menu registration in Orchard Core involves using specific patterns to define navigation structure and permissions-based visibility. This ensures menu items appear correctly for authorized users within the admin panel.

How do I add dashboard widgets to an Orchard Core admin panel?▼

Adding dashboard widgets to an Orchard Core admin panel requires following specific instructions for configuration. This allows developers to integrate interactive components and display module data directly on the dashboard.

What is the best way to implement admin controllers in Orchard Core?▼

The best way to implement admin controllers in Orchard Core is by following established patterns that cover route configuration and authorization basics. This ensures secure and consistent admin backend interactions.

Can I customize admin theming for Orchard Core modules?▼

Yes, you can customize admin theming for Orchard Core modules. The framework provides dedicated instructions for applying and configuring admin themes to build consistent admin experiences.

How do I configure settings pages in Orchard Core?▼

Configuring settings pages in Orchard Core involves using module-specific patterns to define and persist administrative configurations. This allows developers to expose customizable options directly in the admin panel.

Do I need specific permissions to manage navigation in Orchard Core?▼

Yes, managing navigation in Orchard Core requires setting up permissions-based visibility. This ensures only authorized administrators can view or interact with specific admin menu items.

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