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Custom Type Forge

WordPress plugin for analyzing Custom Post Types and Advanced Custom Fields across multiple platforms

by Jim R Forge · github.com/mij-strebor/custom-type-forge · website

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Install

Download source zip No release zip yet

This is the repository archive. It installs, but the folder name will carry the branch suffix and updates will not flow.

Install straight from GitHub with WP-CLI:

wp plugin install https://github.com/mij-strebor/custom-type-forge/archive/refs/heads/main.zip
No built-in updater. New versions won't appear under Dashboard → Updates. Install new releases yourself, or let Git Updater track the repository.
Readme github.com/mij-strebor/custom-type-forge ↗

Comprehensive analyzer and documentation generator for WordPress Custom Post Types and Advanced Custom Fields.

Description

Custom Type Forge is a powerful WordPress plugin designed to provide comprehensive documentation and analysis of all Custom Post Types (CPTs) and Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) configurations within a WordPress installation.

Perfect for:

  • Website developers taking over existing projects
  • Development teams documenting their work
  • Site audits and maintenance planning
  • Migration planning and execution
  • Training and onboarding new team members

Features

Core Capabilities

  • Multi-Platform Support: Detects and analyzes custom post types and fields from:

    • Advanced Custom Fields (Free & Pro)
    • Pods Framework
    • Toolset Types
    • Meta Box
    • JetEngine
    • Native WordPress

  • Comprehensive Analysis:

    • Complete CPT configuration details
    • Field group mappings and relationships
    • Taxonomy associations
    • Post type capabilities
    • REST API settings
    • Template dependencies

  • Relationship Mapping:

    • CPT-to-CPT relationships
    • Taxonomy relationships
    • Field group assignments
    • Dependency analysis

  • Multiple Export Formats:

    • HTML reports (styled, interactive)
    • JSON exports (machine-readable)
    • Markdown documentation (GitHub-ready)

  • Smart Caching:

    • Configurable cache duration
    • Manual cache refresh
    • Optimized performance

Installation

  1. Upload the custom-type-forge folder to /wp-content/plugins/
  2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress
  3. Navigate to Custom Type Forge in the WordPress admin menu
  4. Click "Scan Now" to analyze your site

Usage

Running a Scan

  1. Go to Custom Type Forge → Dashboard
  2. Click the "scan now" button
  3. Wait for the scan to complete (typically 5-30 seconds)
  4. View results in the dashboard or detailed pages

Viewing Results

  • Dashboard: Overview with quick stats and platform detection
  • Post Types: Detailed list of all custom post types
  • Field Groups: All field groups across all platforms
  • Relationships: Connections and dependencies
  • Reports: Generate downloadable documentation

Generating Reports

  1. Navigate to Custom Type Forge → Reports
  2. Select your desired format (HTML, JSON, or Markdown)
  3. Click "generate report"
  4. Download the generated file

Requirements

  • WordPress: 5.8 or higher
  • PHP: 7.4 or higher
  • MySQL: 5.6 or higher (8.0+ recommended)

Screenshots

(Screenshots will be added)

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this plugin modify my data?

No. Custom Type Forge is read-only. It analyzes your site configuration but never modifies post types, fields, or content.

Which platforms are supported?

  • Advanced Custom Fields (Free & Pro)
  • Pods Framework
  • Toolset Types
  • Meta Box
  • JetEngine
  • Native WordPress custom post types

Can I export the data?

Yes! You can export comprehensive reports in HTML, JSON, or Markdown format.

How often should I run a scan?

Custom Type Forge caches results for 1 hour by default. Run a new scan when:

  • You add/modify custom post types
  • You install new field management plugins
  • You need updated documentation

Changelog

1.0.0 (2025-01-XX)

  • Initial release
  • Multi-platform CPT detection
  • Field group analysis
  • Relationship mapping
  • HTML/JSON/Markdown export
  • Smart caching system

Credits

Author: Jim R Forge Website: jimrforge.com Email: jim@jimrforge.com

License

GPL v2 or later

Support

For support, please visit:

Part of the JimRForge WordPress plugin suite