umbraco-picker-data-source

To create a custom picker data source in Umbraco backoffice, implement custom logic to fetch data from external APIs or custom entities, supporting both tree and collection views with search capabilities for property editors.

Yes, you can fetch data from an external API for Umbraco content pickers by implementing a custom data source that retrieves and displays external entities within the backoffice property editor selection interface.

Yes, the Umbraco picker data source supports hierarchical tree structures alongside flat collection views, enabling both nested and linear data arrangements with integrated search functionality for custom entities.

Implementing custom data sources for Umbraco property editors requires understanding of the Umbraco extension manifest and controller patterns to properly integrate non-standard data into backoffice picker interfaces.

Adding search functionality to a custom Umbraco picker data source involves implementing search logic within your custom data fetching code, allowing users to filter external or custom entities directly within the backoffice selection interface.