payload

Provide development guidance for Payload CMS configuration, data modeling, and access control.

37|5|Updated Jul 9, 2024
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npx skills add https://github.com/focusreactive/cms-kit --skill payload-focusreactive
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Skill: payload
Source: https://github.com/focusreactive/cms-kit/tree/main/apps/payload/.claude/skills/payload
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/focusreactive/cms-kit --skill payload-focusreactive

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides comprehensive guidance and solutions for developing, debugging, and optimizing projects using Payload CMS, a powerful headless CMS.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Configuration: Understand and implement payload.config.ts for project setup.
  • Data Modeling: Define collections, fields, relationships, and hooks for structured content.
  • Access Control: Implement robust security with role-based access, row-level security, and custom access logic.
  • API Interaction: Query data efficiently using Local API, REST, and GraphQL.
  • Advanced Features: Leverage localization, localization, jobs, custom endpoints, and plugins.
  • Use Case: Debugging a validation error in a Payload collection, implementing complex access control rules for different user roles, or setting up a multi-language content structure.

Quick Start

Use the payload skill to generate TypeScript types for your Payload CMS project configuration.

Frequently Asked Questions about payload

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I configure collections and fields in Payload CMS?

Payload CMS configuration involves defining collections, fields, and relationships in the `payload.config.ts` file. You establish data modeling structures and implement hooks to handle structured content and validation logic.

What is the best way to implement role-based access control in a headless CMS?

Implementing role-based access control in a headless CMS requires custom access logic to enforce row-level security. You define specific access rules for different user roles to restrict data queries and mutations securely.

How do I query data efficiently using the Payload CMS Local API?

Querying data efficiently using the Payload CMS Local API involves direct function calls within your backend code. This bypasses HTTP overhead, allowing direct database interaction for optimized content retrieval and mutations.

Can I set up multi-language content structures with Payload CMS?

Yes, you can set up multi-language content structures with Payload CMS by leveraging its advanced localization features. This allows you to define localized fields and query content based on user locale preferences.

Why does my validation error occur when defining relationships in Payload CMS?

Validation errors when defining relationships in Payload CMS often stem from incorrect field configuration or missing required data. Debugging requires reviewing your collection hooks and ensuring relationship integrity within your data modeling setup.