Does it support complex filtering like the standard Payload API?

Absolutely. You can pass JSON objects for 'where' clauses, supporting operators like equals, contains, in, greater_than, and compound and/or logic.

Can I use this with my test database?

Yes, the skill supports a --db flag allowing you to switch between development and test environments, with configurable database URLs and ports.

How does this speed up Payload CMS interactions?

It initializes a persistent background server that stays active, avoiding the typical 10-15 second boot-up time required by the Payload Local API for every individual command.

Will the server run indefinitely and drain my battery?

No, the server includes a configurable idle-timeout (defaulting to 30 minutes) that automatically shuts down the process when not in use.

Payload CMS Local Manager

Name: Payload CMS Local Manager
Author: amoscicki

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Content Management

Manage local Payload CMS instances to query, mutate, and inspect collections directly through a high-performance persistent server.

The Payload CMS skill provides a high-performance bridge between Claude and your local Payload environment by utilizing a persistent background server. This architecture eliminates the significant overhead of re-initializing the Payload Local API for every request, allowing for near-instant data operations. Claude can use this skill to explore collection schemas, perform complex queries with advanced filtering, and execute CRUD operations on development or test databases, making it an essential tool for rapid prototyping, data seeding, and content debugging.

Key Features

01Dual-environment support for toggling between development and test databases

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03Deep schema discovery to list collections and inspect detailed field definitions

04Advanced querying with support for JSON filters, sorting, pagination, and population depth

05Full CRUD support for creating, reading, updating, and deleting collection data

06Persistent background server to bypass Payload's 15-second cold start times

Use Cases

01Interrogating CMS schemas to understand data structures before implementing frontend components

02Performing bulk updates or migrations on local data using natural language commands

03Automating the generation and seeding of test data during the development cycle

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add amoscicki/aromatt payload-cms

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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