Does it support advanced field types like Blocks or Relationships?

Absolutely. The skill contains implementation details for arrays, blocks, relationship filtering, geospatial points, and virtual fields using the afterRead hook.

Can I use this for Next.js integration?

Yes, it includes patterns for using the Payload Local API within Next.js Server Components, API routes, and handling revalidation logic via afterChange hooks.

How does this skill help with Payload CMS security?

It provides specific guidance on avoiding critical pitfalls, such as the Local API access control bypass, and offers secure templates for row-level security using TypeScript-safe access functions.

Can this skill help me create Payload plugins?

Yes, it covers plugin architecture, including how to spread fields into existing collections and properly preserve existing hooks during plugin initialization.

Payload CMS Expert

Name: Payload CMS Expert
Author: Microck

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Content Management

Streamlines Payload CMS development by providing implementation patterns for collections, hooks, access control, and complex database queries.

About

This skill equips Claude with specialized knowledge for architecting and debugging Payload CMS applications within Next.js environments. It provides immediate access to best-practice patterns for TypeScript-first configurations, field definitions, and advanced features like localized content, draft/publish workflows, and row-level security. Whether you are setting up a new CMS instance or troubleshooting complex relationship queries and transaction atomicity, this skill ensures common security pitfalls are avoided and development follows Payload's native architecture.

Key Features

Advanced access control and row-level security logic
114 GitHub stars
Complex relationship querying and data population strategies
Hook implementation and transaction management guidance
TypeScript-first collection and field configuration patterns
Plugin development and Next.js integration best practices

Use Cases

Debugging and optimizing database performance for relationship-heavy data models
Building secure, multi-tenant administrative dashboards with custom access logic
Implementing complex content workflows using versioning, drafts, and hooks

About

Key Features

Advanced access control and row-level security logic
114 GitHub stars
Complex relationship querying and data population strategies
Hook implementation and transaction management guidance
TypeScript-first collection and field configuration patterns
Plugin development and Next.js integration best practices

Use Cases

Debugging and optimizing database performance for relationship-heavy data models
Building secure, multi-tenant administrative dashboards with custom access logic
Implementing complex content workflows using versioning, drafts, and hooks