Create WordPress Custom Post Type Payload

Web Development

A compact guide to transform a raw task idea into a fully defined WordPress CPT payload for developers and site teams.

Who is this for?

Developers, site architects, and content managers building custom content structures in a CMS.

Before you start

PHP knowledge, WordPress plugin or theme development basics, ability to edit plugin files and templates.

General Process (How it works)

  1. {"steps":[{"step":"Define CPT schema","description":"Identify the data model including fields, taxonomies, and capabilities."},{"step":"Register CPT","description":"Register post_type in a plugin or theme with labels and args."},{"step":"Add metadata and fields","description":"Implement custom fields via meta boxes or a field framework."},{"step":"Configure REST exposure","description":"Register REST routes for the CPT and ensure proper permissions."},{"step":"Create templates","description":"Add single- and archive-{post_type}.php templates or block templates."},{"step":"Test and validate","description":"Create, edit, and query CPT items
  2. verify UI and API behavior."}]}
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