What is the Payload Claude Code skill?

It is a specialized capability that helps Claude understand and generate code specifically for Payload CMS projects, including collections, fields, and hook logic.

Does it support complex database queries?

Absolutely, it provides guidance on AND/OR logic, nested property filtering, and relationship population using Payload's Local, REST, and GraphQL APIs.

Can I use this for Next.js integration?

Yes, Payload is a Next.js native CMS. This skill provides specific patterns for Server Components, API routes, and revalidation strategies.

How does this skill help with security in Payload CMS?

It identifies common pitfalls like Local API access control bypasses and atomicity issues in hooks, ensuring your backend operations remain secure and consistent.

Does this skill help with Payload CMS plugins?

Yes, it includes architectural guidance for creating plugins, including how to preserve existing hooks and add fields to collections dynamically.

Payload CMS Expert

Name: Payload CMS Expert
Author: Microck

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Content Management

Streamlines Payload CMS development with specialized guidance on configuration, access control, hooks, and API implementation.

About

This skill provides comprehensive support for Payload CMS development, enabling Claude to assist with complex tasks like configuring collections, implementing row-level security, and managing multi-language localization. It focuses on the TypeScript-first architecture of Payload, offering patterns for efficient data modeling, secure Local API operations, and robust hook implementations while proactively preventing common security pitfalls like transaction failures and access control bypasses.

Key Features

Troubleshooting for relationship queries, transactions, and deep population
Security auditing for access control and Local API operations
Advanced hook patterns for validation, automation, and cascading deletes
89 GitHub stars
Configuration assistance for collections, fields, and global settings
Implementation guides for Next.js native integration and storage adapters

Use Cases

Migrating existing data structures into Payload CMS collections and blocks
Implementing complex role-based access control and row-level security
Building a custom headless CMS for a Next.js application

About

Key Features

Troubleshooting for relationship queries, transactions, and deep population
Security auditing for access control and Local API operations
Advanced hook patterns for validation, automation, and cascading deletes
89 GitHub stars
Configuration assistance for collections, fields, and global settings
Implementation guides for Next.js native integration and storage adapters

Use Cases

Migrating existing data structures into Payload CMS collections and blocks
Implementing complex role-based access control and row-level security
Building a custom headless CMS for a Next.js application