What is the correct argument order for the Payload v3 logger?

Payload v3 uses Pino logger where the data object must come before the message string. Use 'logger.info({ key: value }, 'message')' instead of the message first.

How do I access cookies in a Payload v3 request?

Cookies are no longer available on a 'req.cookies' object by default. You must parse them from the headers using 'req.headers.get('cookie')' and a utility like 'parseCookies'.

How do I format responses in Payload CMS v3?

Instead of using 'res.status().json()', you should return a standard 'Response.json()' object. For example: 'return Response.json({ success: true }, { status: 200 })'.

Why is req.data undefined in my Payload v3 handler?

In Payload v3, request handling has moved to standard Web APIs. You must use 'await req.json()' to access the request body or use the 'addDataAndFileToRequest' helper.

Payload CMS v3 Endpoints

Name: Payload CMS v3 Endpoints
Author: aniketpanjwani

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Standardizes Payload CMS v3 REST API patterns and logger usage to resolve TypeScript errors and runtime issues.

About

This skill provides specialized guidance for developers working with Payload CMS v3, specifically focusing on the transition from Express-style handlers to the modern Web Request/Response API. It helps correct common mistakes like accessing undefined request data or using the wrong logger signature, ensuring that custom endpoints and hooks are type-safe and follow the official v3 implementation patterns. It is particularly useful when migrating plugins from v2 or debugging handler-related compilation errors.

Key Features

Provides type-safe handler signatures using PayloadRequest types
32 GitHub stars
Converts legacy Express-style responses to modern Web API Response objects
Standardizes request body access using asynchronous JSON parsing
Corrects Pino logger argument order to object-first messaging
Resolves cookie access patterns for v3 compatibility

Use Cases

Migrating custom REST API endpoints from Payload CMS v2 to v3
Fixing TypeScript compilation errors in Payload handler definitions
Implementing standardized logging across a Payload CMS project

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