TypeForge CPT and Meta Builder

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TypeForge CPT and Meta Builder is a lightweight, performance-optimized WordPress admin interface for creating custom post types, taxonomies, and post meta configurations without writing code. Perfect for developers who want a faster alternative to page builders for content structure setup.

Why TypeForge?
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Lightning-fast performance with minimal database overhead
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Zero dependencies Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – works standalone without ACF or other plugins
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Clean, developer-focused UI
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Export PHP snippets for version control
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Portable JSON configurations for multi-environment workflows
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Full REST API support out of the box
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – SEO-friendly with proper WordPress integration

Key Features:

• ⚡ Performance-First Design Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Lightweight codebase, optimized queries, lazy-loaded assets
• 🏗️ Custom Post Type Builder Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Configure all standard CPT options with live validation
• 📂 Taxonomy Builder Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Create hierarchical or flat taxonomies, assign to multiple post types
• 🏷️ Meta Field Builder Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – 13 field types including flexible content for repeatable data
• 📱 Mobile-Ready Forms Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Responsive meta boxes that work on all devices
• 💾 Code Generation Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Download ready-to-use PHP snippets with proper registration
• 📤 Portable Config Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Export/import JSON for easy deployment across environments
• 🔌 REST API Ready Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Built-in REST endpoint support, no additional setup needed
• 🎨 ACF Compatible Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Generate ACF-compatible JSON when ACF is active
• 🔒 Secure by Default Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Proper sanitization, nonce verification, capability checks
• ♿ Accessible Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – WCAG-compliant markup and keyboard navigation

The plugin does not bundle or require Advanced Custom Fields. ACF JSON export is a bonus when ACF is active.

Usage Guide

Getting Started in 5 Minutes:

1. Activate the plugin
2. Go to TypeForge CPT Builder in admin menu
3. Create your first custom post type (e.g., “Portfolio”)
4. Add a taxonomy (e.g., “Portfolio Category”)
5. Add custom meta fields (e.g., “Project URL”, “Client Name”)
6. View live meta box in post editor
7. Export PHP code for production use

Dashboard

The dashboard provides a quick overview of your content structures:
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Post Types Count Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – All registered custom post types
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Taxonomies Count Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – All registered taxonomies
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Meta Fields Count Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – All configured meta fields
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – REST Enabled Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Count of REST-enabled structures

Use quick action buttons to create new structures, generate code, or manage configurations.

Custom Post Types

Configuration Fields:
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Singular Name Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Grammatically correct singular label (e.g., “Portfolio Item”)
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Plural Name Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Plural form (e.g., “Portfolio Items”)
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Slug Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – URL-safe identifier, no spaces or special chars (e.g., “portfolio”)
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Menu Icon Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Choose from 300+ Dashicons
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Menu Position Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Order in admin menu (5-100)
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Description Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Helpful text for admin users
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Supports Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Editor features (title, editor, thumbnail, etc.)
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Public Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Visible on frontend (affects archive, search, REST)
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Hierarchical Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Enable parent/child relationships
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Archive Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Show post type archive page
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – REST Support Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Enable REST API endpoints

Tips:
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Archives need “Hierarchical” off and “Archive” enabled
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Public CPTs require “Show UI” and “Public” both enabled
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Change slug-related settings before publishing content
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – REST support is recommended for headless/block editor usage

Example: Portfolio Post Type
Singular: Portfolio Item
Plural: Portfolio Items
Slug: portfolio
Menu Icon: dashicons-images-alt
Supports: title, editor, thumbnail
Public: Yes
Archive: Yes
REST: Yes

Custom Taxonomies

Configuration Fields:
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Name Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Taxonomy display label (e.g., “Project Categories”)
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Singular Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Singular form (e.g., “Category”)
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Slug Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – URL identifier (e.g., “portfolio-category”)
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Hierarchical Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Enable parent/child like categories (vs tags)
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Post Types Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Assign to one or more CPTs
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Show in REST Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Enable REST API support
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Rewrite Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Update URL structure after creation

Tips:
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Hierarchical taxonomies work like categories (parent/child)
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Flat taxonomies work like tags (no hierarchy)
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Assign to multiple post types for shared taxonomy
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Visit Settings > Permalinks after slug changes

Example: Portfolio Tags Taxonomy
Name: Project Tags
Singular: Tag
Slug: portfolio-tag
Hierarchical: No (flat like tags)
Post Types: portfolio (check)
Show in REST: Yes

Meta Fields

Field Types Supported:
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Text Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Single-line text input
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Textarea Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Multi-line text editor
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Number Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Numeric input with validation
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Email Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Email field with validation
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – URL Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – URL field with validation
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Checkbox Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Boolean true/false
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Radio Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Single select from options
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Select Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Dropdown selector
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Date Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Date picker field
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Time Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Time picker field
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Image Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Media library image uploader
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – File Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Media library file uploader
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Flexible Content Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Repeatable layout blocks (new!)

Configuration:
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Post Type Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Which CPT this field applies to
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Label Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – User-friendly field name
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Meta Key Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Internal database key (underscore-prefixed recommended)
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Type Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Choose from 13 field types
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Options Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – For select/radio (one per line)
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Default Value Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Pre-fill when creating posts
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Placeholder Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Example text in input
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Description Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Helper text below field
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Required Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Mark field as mandatory
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Show in REST Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Expose to API

Tips:
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Use meta keys like _portfolio_client (underscore prefix hides from custom fields)
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Required fields work with JavaScript validation
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Flexible content is perfect for modular content blocks
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – REST-enabled fields auto-register with proper schema

Example: Portfolio Meta Fields
1. Client Name (text) - _client_name - Required: Yes
2. Project URL (url) - _project_url - Required: No
3. Project Budget (number) - _project_budget - Show in REST: Yes
4. Case Study (flexible_content) - _case_study

Code Generator

The Code Generator creates production-ready PHP snippets. Perfect for:
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Version control integration
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Continuous deployment pipelines
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Moving from staging to production
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Sharing configurations across teams
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Local development workflows

Generated Code Includes:
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – CPT registration with all options
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Taxonomy registration with assignments
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Meta field registration with schema
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – REST endpoint examples
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Proper capability checks
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Inline documentation

Quick Generate Feature:
Simply enter a name and TypeForge auto-generates slug, singular/plural forms:
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – “Event” → slug: event, singular: Event, plural: Events
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – “Author” → slug: author, singular: Author, plural: Authors
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – “Testimonial” → slug: testimonial, singular: Testimonial, plural: Testimonials

Export Options:
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Copy code to clipboard (Ctrl+C ready)
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Download as .php file for version control
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – ACF-compatible JSON (when ACF is active)

Import / Export

Use Cases:
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Backup configurations
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Transfer between environments (local → staging → production)
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Share configurations with team members
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Version control content structures
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Disaster recovery

Workflow:
1. Go to Import/Export page
2. Click “Export JSON” to download current configuration
3. On another site, click “Import JSON” and select the file
4. Review configuration preview
5. Click “Import” to activate structures

JSON Format:
The exported JSON includes all CPTs, taxonomies, meta fields, and settings. Keep backups in git for version history.

Troubleshooting

Post Type Not Appearing?
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Check “Show UI” and “Public” are enabled
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Visit Settings > Permalinks and save
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Clear browser cache
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Refresh WordPress admin

Meta Fields Not Showing?
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Verify field is assigned to correct post type
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Check post type has meta box support
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Ensure meta field is not hidden (show_in_rest)
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Clear admin bar cache

REST API Not Working?
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Enable “Show in REST” on CPT and fields
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Verify REST is not disabled in settings
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Test with REST CLI or Postman
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Check user capabilities allow API access

Import Failing?
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Verify JSON file is valid (use online JSON validator)
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Check file size is under 30MB
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Ensure proper permissions
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Try export/import on fresh installation first

Settings > Permalinks Not Saving?
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Disable plugins temporarily to check conflicts
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Verify .htaccess is writable
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Try “Plain” permalinks then switch back
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Check with hosting provider for rewrite rules

ACF Compatible JSON

TypeForge generates ACF-compatible JSON when Advanced Custom Fields is active. This allows:
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Easy ACF integration for clients
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Switching between ACF and TypeForge
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Export structures for ACF field groups
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Backup ACF fields in portable format

Note: TypeForge is fully independent and works without ACF. ACF compatibility is optional.

Support

Need Help?
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Read the comprehensive FAQ section above
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Check the Troubleshooting guide in Usage section
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Visit WordPress.org support forums
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Report bugs or suggest features via GitHub

For Developers:
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Hooks: Use typeforge_cpt_meta_builder_* filters
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Configuration: Modify via typeforge_cpt_meta_builder_config_updated action
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Extend: Hook into registration functions
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Version control: Export JSON and commit to git

Performance & Optimization

TypeForge is built for speed:

• Lightweight Code Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – ~50KB of PHP, no heavyweight dependencies
• Efficient Queries Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Configuration cached per-request
• Smart Asset Loading Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – CSS/JS only load on plugin pages
• Database Optimization Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Uses WordPress options API efficiently
• REST API Ready Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Automatic REST registration without extra overhead

Security & Compliance

TypeForge follows WordPress security standards:

• ✅ Proper input sanitization and escaping
• ✅ Nonce verification on all forms
• ✅ Capability checking (filterable manage_options)
• ✅ PHPCS WordPress-Core standard compliance
• ✅ No external API calls or tracking
• ✅ Privacy-focused (zero user data collection)
• ✅ Regular security audits

Contributing

TypeForge welcomes community contributions. To contribute:

1. Fork the repository
2. Create feature branch (git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature)
3. Commit changes (git commit -m 'Add amazing feature')
4. Push to branch (git push origin feature/amazing-feature)
5. Open Pull Request

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