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Kind

A kind extension provides the preset for other extensions to use.

This page is a work in progress and may undergo further revisions, updates, or amendments. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice.

A Kind is a preset configuration that can be inherited by extensions to ensure consistency and reduce redundancy. It defines a set of default properties or behaviors that extensions can adopt, making it easier to maintain and configure extensions that share similar functionality.

A Kind is always linked to a specific extension type. Extensions using the same type and referencing a Kind automatically inherit its settings, ensuring uniformity across different extensions.

Benefits of Using a Kind

  • Reduces redundancy – Common settings are defined once and reused across extensions.

  • Ensures consistency – Extensions using the same Kind follow a standardized structure and behavior.

  • Simplifies extension definitions – Extensions inherit predefined properties, reducing manual configuration.

Kind Registration

To register a Kind, use the same method as other extensions. The key properties that define a Kind registration are:

  • type: Always set to kind.

  • alias: A unique identifier for the Kind.

  • matchType: Specifies the extension type that the Kind applies to.

  • matchKind: Defines the Kind alias, which extensions must reference.

  • manifest: Contains the preset values that extensions will inherit.

Example: Registering a Button Kind for Header Apps

const manifest: ManifestKind = {
	type: 'kind',
	alias: 'Umb.Kind.MyButtonKind', // Unique alias for the Kind
	matchType: 'headerApp', // Applies to Header App extensions
	matchKind: 'button', // Defines the Kind alias
	manifest: {
		// Add default properties for the 'button' Kind
    	elementName: 'umb-header-app-button',
	},
};

In this example:

  • type is set to 'kind' to register it as a Kind extension.

  • matchType is 'headerApp', specifying that this Kind is for Header App extensions.

  • matchKind is 'button', which is the alias of the Kind.

  • The manifest contains default properties like elementName that extensions using this Kind will inherit.

Using the Kind in Other Extensions

To use the Kind in other extensions, the extension must reference it by setting the type and kind properties. The extension will automatically inherit the Kind's properties.

Example: Header App Extension Using the Button Kind

const manifest = {
	type: 'headerApp', // Extension type
	kind: 'button', // References the 'button' Kind
	name: 'My Header App Example',
	alias: 'My.HeaderApp.Example',
	meta: {
		label: 'My Example',
		icon: 'icon-home',
		href: '/some/path/to/open/when/clicked',
  },
};

extensionRegistry.register(manifest);

In this example, the Header App extension uses the kind: 'button', meaning it inherits the elementName defined in the Button Kind. The extension can still add custom properties (like metadata in this case) to further customize the behavior or appearance.

Kind Example

Here’s an example of how to register and use the Button Kind in a Header App extension:

import { umbExtensionsRegistry } from '@umbraco-cms/backoffice/extension-registry';

const manifest: UmbExtensionManifest = {
  type: 'kind',
  alias: 'Umb.Kind.MyButtonKind',  // Alias for the Kind
  matchType: 'headerApp', // Extension type the Kind applies to
  matchKind: 'button',  // Defines the Kind alias
  manifest: {
    elementName: 'umb-header-app-button',
  },
};

umbExtensionsRegistry.register(manifest);

This code registers the Button Kind, so other Header App extensions using type: 'headerApp' and kind: 'button' will inherit the preset elementName: 'umb-header-app-button'.

Now, another Header App extension can be created without defining elementName, as it will automatically inherit it from the Kind:

import { extensionRegistry } from '@umbraco-cms/extension-registry';

const manifest = {
	type: 'headerApp', // Extension type
	kind: 'button',  // References the 'button' Kind
	name: 'My Header App Example',
	alias: 'My.HeaderApp.Example',
	meta: {
		label: 'My Example',
		icon: 'icon-home',
		href: '/some/path/to/open/when/clicked',
	},
};

extensionRegistry.register(manifest);

By referencing the Kind, the extension inherits shared properties like elementName, ensuring consistency and reducing redundancy across extensions. This method also makes it easier to update configurations across multiple extensions.

By using Kinds, you can create reusable, standardized configurations for extensions, helping to streamline development, ensure consistency, and reduce duplication. Understanding how to register and reference Kinds effectively will enhance the maintainability of your Umbraco extensions.

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The following example shows how to register a Button Kind for . This kind provides a preset configuration for a button element that can be reused by other Header App extensions.

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