umbraco-sections

Implement Umbraco backoffice navigation sections with dashboards and sidebar apps.

4|Updated Mar 6, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/albanistrefi/umbraco_CLI --skill umbraco-sections-albanistrefi
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Skill: umbraco-sections
Source: https://github.com/albanistrefi/umbraco_CLI/tree/main/skills/extensions/umbraco-sections
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/albanistrefi/umbraco_CLI --skill umbraco-sections-albanistrefi

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It helps you add custom top-level navigation “sections” in the Umbraco backoffice correctly, including the required documentation-informed setup and permission configuration.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Docs-first implementation: Pulls the latest official guidance for sections, section views, and section sidebars before generating your implementation plan.
  • Section + dashboard composition: Supports creating a section and then extending it with a dashboard and/or sidebar UI components using Umbraco manifests.
  • Access and visibility control: Guides adding conditions so only authorized user groups can see and use the new section.

Quick Start

Ask the skill to implement a custom section with a dashboard and restricted visibility for a specific user group in your Umbraco backoffice.

Frequently Asked Questions about umbraco-sections

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create a custom section in the Umbraco backoffice?

Creating a custom Umbraco backoffice section involves generating manifest structures with the correct type, alias, and meta properties, then wiring conditions for section alias–based access control to manage visibility.

How do I add a dashboard to a custom Umbraco section?

You can extend a custom Umbraco section with a dashboard by using Umbraco manifests to compose the section and dashboard UI components together. This requires fetching the latest official documentation to generate the correct manifest setup.

How do I restrict visibility of an Umbraco backoffice section to specific user groups?

Restricting Umbraco backoffice section visibility involves guiding the addition of access conditions so only authorized user groups can see and use the new section based on the section alias.

What is the best way to structure Umbraco manifests for backoffice extensions?

The best way to structure Umbraco manifests for backoffice extensions is a docs-first approach, pulling the latest official guidance for sections, section views, and sidebars before generating your implementation plan to ensure reliable UI integration.

Do I need to configure permissions when adding a top-level section in Umbraco?

Yes, you need to configure permissions when adding a top-level section in Umbraco. The implementation must wire conditions for section alias–based access control to ensure only authorized user groups can access the new navigation section.

Can I extend an Umbraco section with sidebar apps?

Yes, you can extend an Umbraco section with sidebar apps. The implementation supports creating a section and extending it with dashboard and/or section sidebar UI components using the correct Umbraco manifest structures.