umbraco-entity-create-option-action

Implement custom entity create option actions in the Umbraco backoffice.

Updated Mar 6, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/kraftvaerk/Kraftvaerk.Umbraco.Alchemy --skill umbraco-entity-create-option-action-kraftvaerk
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Skill: umbraco-entity-create-option-action
Source: https://github.com/kraftvaerk/Kraftvaerk.Umbraco.Alchemy/tree/main/Kraftvaerk.Umbraco.Alchemy.Frontend/.agents/skills/umbraco-entity-create-option-action
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kraftvaerk/Kraftvaerk.Umbraco.Alchemy --skill umbraco-entity-create-option-action-kraftvaerk

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill allows developers to add custom options to the entity creation process in the Umbraco backoffice, enabling more tailored and flexible content creation workflows.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Customizable Creation Options: Define unique actions that appear when a user initiates entity creation.
  • Extensibility: Enables third-party developers to hook into Umbraco's core entity management.
  • Use Case: Add a "Create from Template" option for document types that pre-populates certain properties based on a chosen template, streamlining content authoring.

Quick Start

Implement a new entity create option action for the 'user' entity type.

Frequently Asked Questions about umbraco-entity-create-option-action

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I add custom entity creation options in the Umbraco backoffice?

Custom entity creation options in the Umbraco backoffice are added by implementing custom create option actions that integrate with the extension registry, allowing tailored workflows like pre-populating properties from a chosen template.

Can I display a modal dialog when initiating entity creation in Umbraco?

Yes, you can display a modal dialog during entity creation in Umbraco by utilizing foundation skills for modals and routing within your custom create option action to capture specific user inputs before generation.

How does an Umbraco entity create option action work?

An Umbraco entity create option action works by hooking into Umbraco's core extension registry to inject custom logic, modal dialogs, or routing overrides directly into the default backoffice entity management workflow.

What is the best way to extend default Umbraco content creation workflows?

Extending default Umbraco content creation workflows is best achieved by defining unique actions within the entity creation process, enabling third-party developers to add tailored options such as creating document types from predefined templates.

Do I need specific dependencies to implement custom Umbraco backoffice create actions?

No specific external dependencies are required to implement custom Umbraco backoffice create actions, as the functionality integrates directly with Umbraco's native extension registry and foundation skills.

What are the limitations of customizing Umbraco entity creation workflows?

Customizing Umbraco entity creation workflows is limited to scenarios supported by the extension registry, requiring custom logic or modal routing to be explicitly defined for the targeted entity type being created.