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umbraco-dynamic-root

Generate Umbraco backoffice extension manifests for dynamic root origins and query steps.

4|Updated Mar 6, 2026
Search Tags:#typescript#cms#umbraco#content picker#dynamic roots#backoffice extensions
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npx skills add https://github.com/albanist/umbraco_CLI --skill umbraco-dynamic-root-albanist
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Skill: umbraco-dynamic-root
Source: https://github.com/albanist/umbraco_CLI/tree/main/skills/extensions/umbraco-dynamic-root
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/albanist/umbraco_CLI --skill umbraco-dynamic-root-albanist

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the need for more flexible and context-aware content selection in Umbraco by enabling dynamic starting points and navigation steps for content pickers.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Dynamic Root Origins: Define custom starting points for content pickers beyond fixed nodes (e.g., current page, site root, nearest ancestor of a specific type).
  • Dynamic Root Query Steps: Implement custom navigation logic from the origin to find desired content (e.g., find nearest ancestor, get children of a specific type).
  • Use Case: Configure a content picker on a page template to automatically start from the site's root and then navigate to the nearest ancestor of type 'Blog' to select a blog post.

Quick Start

Use the umbraco-dynamic-root skill to create a manifest for a dynamic root origin that starts from the current page being edited.

Frequently Asked Questions about umbraco-dynamic-root

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create dynamic starting points for Umbraco content pickers?▼

You create dynamic starting points by generating Umbraco backoffice extension manifests for dynamic root origins using TypeScript, allowing you to define flexible, context-aware starting points like the current page or nearest ancestor.

What are dynamic root query steps in Umbraco and how do they work?▼

Dynamic root query steps in Umbraco implement custom navigation logic from a defined origin to find desired content, enabling actions like finding the nearest ancestor or getting children of a specific content type.

Can I configure a content picker to automatically start from the site root in Umbraco?▼

Yes, you can configure a content picker to start from the site root by defining a dynamic root origin in your TypeScript manifest, then adding query steps to navigate to specific content types.

Does implementing dynamic roots in Umbraco require backend C# code?▼

Yes, implementing dynamic roots requires backend C# implementation for custom logic, while the frontend configuration and extension manifests are defined using TypeScript and Umbraco's extension registry types.

When do I need dynamic roots for my Umbraco content selection?▼

You need dynamic roots when fixed content nodes are insufficient for content selection, requiring context-aware starting points and custom navigation logic to find specific content like nearest blog ancestors.

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