How does this skill ensure my code is up to date?

The skill uses the WebFetch tool to retrieve the latest official Umbraco documentation before generating any code, ensuring compatibility with the current version of the CMS.

Does it handle cleanup when the package is unloaded?

Yes, it includes patterns for the optional onUnload function to ensure that any resources or event listeners are properly disposed of.

What is an Umbraco Backoffice Entry Point?

An Entry Point is a specialized extension in Umbraco that executes JavaScript code as soon as the backoffice starts up, typically used for global initialization and dynamic configuration.

Does this skill support TypeScript?

Yes, the skill provides TypeScript-ready implementation examples using official Umbraco extension API types like UmbEntryPointOnInit.

Can I use this skill to register dashboards dynamically?

Yes, one of the primary functions of an entry point is to use the extensionRegistry to register dashboards, sidebars, and other UI elements via code.

Umbraco Backoffice Entry Point

Name: Umbraco Backoffice Entry Point
Author: umbraco

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Content Management

Streamlines the creation of initialization logic and dynamic extension registration for Umbraco CMS Backoffice.

The Umbraco Entry Point skill simplifies the process of extending the Umbraco Backoffice by automating the setup of startup logic. It assists developers in creating manifests and TypeScript files that execute code immediately after user authentication, which is essential for loading external libraries, injecting global CSS, or dynamically registering UI components. By fetching the latest official documentation in real-time, it ensures that your Umbraco extensions follow current best practices and API standards for modern CMS customization.

Key Features

01TypeScript templates for onInit and onUnload lifecycle hooks

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03Automated umbraco-package.json manifest generation

04Support for global CSS and external library initialization

05Real-time documentation fetching for up-to-date Umbraco APIs

06Dynamic registration of UI extensions and dashboards

Use Cases

01Initializing third-party JavaScript libraries upon Umbraco Backoffice startup

02Registering dashboards or sidebar extensions dynamically based on logic

03Injecting global styles to customize the Umbraco administrative interface

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add umbraco/umbraco-cms-backoffice-skills umbraco-entry-point

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