Blocksmith

Blocksmith redefines the way you work with Craft CMS Matrix fields. Forget long dropdown lists and experience a sleek, modern modal for block selection, enhanced by visual previews and intuitive controls. Whether you're adding a block via the "New entry" button or through the enhanced context menu, Blocksmith transforms block selection into a seamless and visually engaging experience – in both Inline and Cards view mode.

🚀 New in 1.5.0: Blocksmith introduces the Button Group Mode – a fast and streamlined alternative to the modal interface for Matrix fields with just a few block types. Available in both inline view and Cards View, including Grid View layouts. "Add block above" / "Add block before" is fully supported - even in Cards and Grid View modes.

🚀 New in 1.4.4: Choose between Asset Volume or Public Folder (@webroot/blocksmith/previews) for handle-based preview image storage. Perfect for teams using version control or deployments across multiple environments.

🚀 New in 1.4.0: Blocksmith now fully supports Craft’s "Cards" view mode – including the ability to add cards above/before existing ones.

Key Features:

• Intuitive modal for block/entry type selection: Replaces Craft's native dropdown with a streamlined and visually enhanced modal interface.
• Optional Button Group Mode: Offers a faster selection method for fields with few block types – available for both inline and Cards views.
• Full Cards View compatibility: Blocksmith fully supports Craft’s "Cards" view mode – including the ability to add cards above/before existing ones.
• Context menu enhancements: Add blocks directly above existing ones with the "Add block above" option, replacing Craft's native individual entry type buttons.
• Enable or Disable Previews: Option to enable or disable previews for specific Matrix fields, improving workflow in nested Matrix setups.
• Flexible preview settings:
  Upload custom preview images via the Craft Asset Browser, or use handle-based image files stored in either an Asset Volume or the public folder @webroot/blocksmith/previews (ideal for teams using version control or automated deployment workflows).
• Enhanced layout and usability: Masonry.js ensures a flexible and aesthetic grid layout, even for blocks with tall content previews.
• Block settings management: Easily manage block descriptions and preview images directly within the "Configure Blocks" section.
• Category Management: Organize blocks into categories and quickly filter them for a streamlined selection experience.
• Language support: The following languages are supported: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese, Russian, Ukrainian, Arabic, Czech, Danish, Greek, Hebrew, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Swedish, Turkish, and Chinese. Need another language? Feel free to contact us or submit a feature request.

Requirements:

• Craft CMS: 5.0.0+
• PHP: 8.2+

Feedback

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You can also reach us directly via email at plugins@mediakreativ.de.