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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

No release zip yet. The repository archive installs, but the folder name will carry the branch suffix and updates will not flow:

wp plugin install https://github.com/mij-strebor/custom-type-forge/archive/refs/heads/main.zip
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