Can it help with complex field configurations?

Yes, it provides implementation patterns for virtual fields, conditional logic, relationship filtering, geospatial queries, and custom rich-text blocks.

Can I use this for Payload plugin development?

Yes, it includes documentation on plugin architecture, adding fields to existing collections, and preserving hooks within custom plugin packages.

Does this skill support Next.js app router integration?

Absolutely. It includes best practices for getting the Payload instance in server components, API routes, and managing background jobs within a Next.js environment.

How does this skill improve Payload CMS security?

It identifies critical security pitfalls, such as the default behavior of the Local API bypassing access control, and ensures developers use the 'overrideAccess: false' flag where necessary.

How does it handle database transactions?

The skill emphasizes passing the 'req' object through operations to maintain transaction atomicity, preventing data corruption during multi-step hook processes.

Payload CMS Development

Name: Payload CMS Development
Author: Microck

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Content Management

Streamlines the development and debugging of Payload CMS applications with TypeScript-first patterns and security best practices.

About

This skill provides expert-level guidance for building and maintaining Payload CMS projects, a Next.js-native headless CMS. It covers the entire development lifecycle, from initial configuration and collection modeling to complex implementations involving custom hooks, field validation, and granular access control. By incorporating specialized knowledge of common pitfalls—such as Local API security bypasses and transaction failures—the skill helps developers create robust, type-safe, and secure content management systems within the Next.js ecosystem.

Key Features

89 GitHub stars
Advanced hook management for data validation and automated side effects
Security auditing for Payload-specific vulnerabilities and performance bottlenecks
Optimized query generation for Local API, REST, and GraphQL
Implementation of granular row-level security and access control
Schema definition for collections, globals, and custom field types

Use Cases

Building multi-tenant content architectures with complex relationship mapping
Integrating Payload with Next.js for on-demand revalidation and server-side operations
Debugging field validation errors, hook loops, or transaction failures

About

Key Features

89 GitHub stars
Advanced hook management for data validation and automated side effects
Security auditing for Payload-specific vulnerabilities and performance bottlenecks
Optimized query generation for Local API, REST, and GraphQL
Implementation of granular row-level security and access control
Schema definition for collections, globals, and custom field types

Use Cases

Building multi-tenant content architectures with complex relationship mapping
Integrating Payload with Next.js for on-demand revalidation and server-side operations
Debugging field validation errors, hook loops, or transaction failures