Payload is a Next.js-native, TypeScript-first headless CMS that provides a customizable admin panel, database management, and automatic REST/GraphQL APIs.

How does this skill help with Payload CMS development?

It provides instant reference for field definitions, hook behavior, and query syntax, while also identifying critical security pitfalls like Local API access bypasses.

Is it useful for debugging database transactions?

Yes, it provides guidance on threading the request object through operations to ensure atomicity and prevent data corruption during complex hook executions.

Can this skill help with Next.js integration?

Yes, it includes specific patterns for using the Payload instance within Next.js Server Components, API routes, and handling revalidation.

Does it cover Payload's security best practices?

Absolutely. It focuses heavily on secure access control patterns and the correct use of the overrideAccess flag to prevent unauthorized data access.

Payload CMS Expert

Name: Payload CMS Expert
Author: Activer007

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Content Management

Streamlines the development and debugging of Payload CMS applications with expert guidance on collections, fields, hooks, and security.

About

This skill provides a specialized knowledge base for developers working with Payload CMS, a Next.js-native headless CMS. It offers instant access to implementation patterns for complex features such as row-level security, relationship queries, and transaction management. By providing clear guidance on both basic configurations and advanced architectural patterns, this skill helps developers avoid common security pitfalls, optimize database queries, and implement robust content management workflows within their TypeScript applications.

Key Features

Security auditing for access control and Local API permissions
Integration patterns for Next.js Server Components and API routes
Expert guidance on Payload collection and field configurations
Complex hook implementation patterns and transaction management
Support for advanced field types including Lexical, blocks, and relationships
1 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Architecting complex data models with nested relationships and conditional fields
Debugging and preventing data corruption in multi-step hook operations
Securing sensitive data using row-level access control and permission logic

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Key Features

Security auditing for access control and Local API permissions
Integration patterns for Next.js Server Components and API routes
Expert guidance on Payload collection and field configurations
Complex hook implementation patterns and transaction management
Support for advanced field types including Lexical, blocks, and relationships
1 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Architecting complex data models with nested relationships and conditional fields
Debugging and preventing data corruption in multi-step hook operations
Securing sensitive data using row-level access control and permission logic