umbraco-picker-data-source

To create a custom picker data source for Umbraco property editors, implement logic to fetch data from external APIs or databases and register it with Umbraco's extension registry for property editor configuration.

Yes, you can fetch external API data for Umbraco selection interfaces by implementing custom data fetching logic within a picker data source, enabling dynamic retrieval of items like custom product SKUs from an external inventory system.

Yes, the Umbraco picker data source supports both hierarchical tree views and flat collection views, allowing editors to browse structured or flat data with integrated search capabilities for efficient item discovery.

You add search functionality to a custom Umbraco property editor picker by implementing a custom data source that integrates search capabilities, allowing editors to efficiently discover and select items from large collections of dynamic data.

Use a custom picker data source instead of standard Umbraco content or media pickers when you need to select items beyond standard content, such as fetching custom product SKUs from an external inventory system with tailored search and filtering.