Darshit Rajyaguru

TypeForge CPT and Meta Builder is a lightweight, performance-optimized WordPress admin interface for creating custom post types, taxonomies, and post meta configurations without writing code. Perfect for developers who want a faster alternative to page builders for content structure setup.
Why TypeForge? 
– Lightning-fast performance with minimal database overhead 
– Zero dependencies – works standalone without ACF or other plugins 
– Clean, developer-focused UI 
– Export PHP snippets for version control 
– Portable JSON configurations for multi-environment workflows 
– Full REST API support out of the box 
– SEO-friendly with proper WordPress integration
Key Features:
<ul>
<li>⚡ Performance-First Design – Lightweight codebase, optimized queries, lazy-loaded assets</li>
<li>🏗️ Custom Post Type Builder – Configure all standard CPT options with live validation</li>
<li>📂 Taxonomy Builder – Create hierarchical or flat taxonomies, assign to multiple post types</li>
<li>🏷️ Meta Field Builder – 13 field types including flexible content for repeatable data</li>
<li>📱 Mobile-Ready Forms – Responsive meta boxes that work on all devices</li>
<li>💾 Code Generation – Download ready-to-use PHP snippets with proper registration</li>
<li>📤 Portable Config – Export/import JSON for easy deployment across environments</li>
<li>🔌 REST API Ready – Built-in REST endpoint support, no additional setup needed</li>
<li>🎨 ACF Compatible – Generate ACF-compatible JSON when ACF is active</li>
<li>🔒 Secure by Default – Proper sanitization, nonce verification, capability checks</li>
<li>♿ Accessible – WCAG-compliant markup and keyboard navigation</li>
</ul>
The plugin does not bundle or require Advanced Custom Fields. ACF JSON export is a bonus when ACF is active.
<h3>Usage Guide</h3>
Getting Started in 5 Minutes:
<ol>
<li>Activate the plugin</li>
<li>Go to TypeForge CPT Builder in admin menu</li>
<li>Create your first custom post type (e.g., “Portfolio”)</li>
<li>Add a taxonomy (e.g., “Portfolio Category”)</li>
<li>Add custom meta fields (e.g., “Project URL”, “Client Name”)</li>
<li>View live meta box in post editor</li>
<li>Export PHP code for production use</li>
</ol>
<h4>Dashboard</h4>
The dashboard provides a quick overview of your content structures: 
– Post Types Count – All registered custom post types 
– Taxonomies Count – All registered taxonomies 
– Meta Fields Count – All configured meta fields 
– REST Enabled – Count of REST-enabled structures
Use quick action buttons to create new structures, generate code, or manage configurations.
<h4>Custom Post Types</h4>
Configuration Fields: 
– Singular Name – Grammatically correct singular label (e.g., “Portfolio Item”) 
– Plural Name – Plural form (e.g., “Portfolio Items”) 
– Slug – URL-safe identifier, no spaces or special chars (e.g., “portfolio”) 
– Menu Icon – Choose from 300+ Dashicons 
– Menu Position – Order in admin menu (5-100) 
– Description – Helpful text for admin users 
– Supports – Editor features (title, editor, thumbnail, etc.) 
– Public – Visible on frontend (affects archive, search, REST) 
– Hierarchical – Enable parent/child relationships 
– Archive – Show post type archive page 
– REST Support – Enable REST API endpoints
Tips: 
– Archives need “Hierarchical” off and “Archive” enabled 
– Public CPTs require “Show UI” and “Public” both enabled 
– Change slug-related settings before publishing content 
– REST support is recommended for headless/block editor usage
Example: Portfolio Post Type 
 <code>Singular: Portfolio Item 
Plural: Portfolio Items 
Slug: portfolio 
Menu Icon: dashicons-images-alt 
Supports: title, editor, thumbnail 
Public: Yes 
Archive: Yes 
REST: Yes</code>
<h4>Custom Taxonomies</h4>
Configuration Fields: 
– Name – Taxonomy display label (e.g., “Project Categories”) 
– Singular – Singular form (e.g., “Category”) 
– Slug – URL identifier (e.g., “portfolio-category”) 
– Hierarchical – Enable parent/child like categories (vs tags) 
– Post Types – Assign to one or more CPTs 
– Show in REST – Enable REST API support 
– Rewrite – Update URL structure after creation
Tips: 
– Hierarchical taxonomies work like categories (parent/child) 
– Flat taxonomies work like tags (no hierarchy) 
– Assign to multiple post types for shared taxonomy 
– Visit Settings > Permalinks after slug changes
Example: Portfolio Tags Taxonomy 
 <code>Name: Project Tags 
Singular: Tag 
Slug: portfolio-tag 
Hierarchical: No (flat like tags) 
Post Types: portfolio (check) 
Show in REST: Yes</code>
<h4>Meta Fields</h4>
Field Types Supported: 
– Text – Single-line text input 
– Textarea – Multi-line text editor 
– Number – Numeric input with validation 
– Email – Email field with validation 
– URL – URL field with validation 
– Checkbox – Boolean true/false 
– Radio – Single select from options 
– Select – Dropdown selector 
– Date – Date picker field 
– Time – Time picker field 
– Image – Media library image uploader 
– File – Media library file uploader 
– Flexible Content – Repeatable layout blocks (new!)
Configuration: 
– Post Type – Which CPT this field applies to 
– Label – User-friendly field name 
– Meta Key – Internal database key (underscore-prefixed recommended) 
– Type – Choose from 13 field types 
– Options – For select/radio (one per line) 
– Default Value – Pre-fill when creating posts 
– Placeholder – Example text in input 
– Description – Helper text below field 
– Required – Mark field as mandatory 
– Show in REST – Expose to API
Tips: 
– Use meta keys like <code>_portfolio_client</code> (underscore prefix hides from custom fields) 
– Required fields work with JavaScript validation 
– Flexible content is perfect for modular content blocks 
– REST-enabled fields auto-register with proper schema
Example: Portfolio Meta Fields 
 <code>1. Client Name (text) - _client_name - Required: Yes 
2. Project URL (url) - _project_url - Required: No 
3. Project Budget (number) - _project_budget - Show in REST: Yes 
4. Case Study (flexible_content) - _case_study</code>
<h4>Code Generator</h4>
The Code Generator creates production-ready PHP snippets. Perfect for: 
– Version control integration 
– Continuous deployment pipelines 
– Moving from staging to production 
– Sharing configurations across teams 
– Local development workflows
Generated Code Includes: 
– CPT registration with all options 
– Taxonomy registration with assignments 
– Meta field registration with schema 
– REST endpoint examples 
– Proper capability checks 
– Inline documentation
Quick Generate Feature: 
Simply enter a name and TypeForge auto-generates slug, singular/plural forms: 
– “Event” → slug: event, singular: Event, plural: Events 
– “Author” → slug: author, singular: Author, plural: Authors 
– “Testimonial” → slug: testimonial, singular: Testimonial, plural: Testimonials
Export Options: 
– Copy code to clipboard (Ctrl+C ready) 
– Download as .php file for version control 
– ACF-compatible JSON (when ACF is active)
<h4>Import / Export</h4>
Use Cases: 
– Backup configurations 
– Transfer between environments (local → staging → production) 
– Share configurations with team members 
– Version control content structures 
– Disaster recovery
Workflow: 
1. Go to Import/Export page 
2. Click “Export JSON” to download current configuration 
3. On another site, click “Import JSON” and select the file 
4. Review configuration preview 
5. Click “Import” to activate structures
JSON Format: 
The exported JSON includes all CPTs, taxonomies, meta fields, and settings. Keep backups in git for version history.
<h4>Troubleshooting</h4>
Post Type Not Appearing? 
– Check “Show UI” and “Public” are enabled 
– Visit Settings > Permalinks and save 
– Clear browser cache 
– Refresh WordPress admin
Meta Fields Not Showing? 
– Verify field is assigned to correct post type 
– Check post type has meta box support 
– Ensure meta field is not hidden (show_in_rest) 
– Clear admin bar cache
REST API Not Working? 
– Enable “Show in REST” on CPT and fields 
– Verify REST is not disabled in settings 
– Test with REST CLI or Postman 
– Check user capabilities allow API access
Import Failing? 
– Verify JSON file is valid (use online JSON validator) 
– Check file size is under 30MB 
– Ensure proper permissions 
– Try export/import on fresh installation first
Settings > Permalinks Not Saving? 
– Disable plugins temporarily to check conflicts 
– Verify .htaccess is writable 
– Try “Plain” permalinks then switch back 
– Check with hosting provider for rewrite rules
<h4>ACF Compatible JSON</h4>
TypeForge generates ACF-compatible JSON when Advanced Custom Fields is active. This allows: 
– Easy ACF integration for clients 
– Switching between ACF and TypeForge 
– Export structures for ACF field groups 
– Backup ACF fields in portable format
Note: TypeForge is fully independent and works without ACF. ACF compatibility is optional.
<h3>Support</h3>
Need Help? 
– Read the comprehensive FAQ section above 
– Check the Troubleshooting guide in Usage section 
– Visit WordPress.org support forums 
– Report bugs or suggest features via GitHub
For Developers: 
– Hooks: Use <code>typeforge_cpt_meta_builder_*</code> filters 
– Configuration: Modify via <code>typeforge_cpt_meta_builder_config_updated</code> action 
– Extend: Hook into registration functions 
– Version control: Export JSON and commit to git
<h3>Performance & Optimization</h3>
TypeForge is built for speed:
<ul>
<li>Lightweight Code – ~50KB of PHP, no heavyweight dependencies</li>
<li>Efficient Queries – Configuration cached per-request</li>
<li>Smart Asset Loading – CSS/JS only load on plugin pages</li>
<li>Database Optimization – Uses WordPress options API efficiently</li>
<li>REST API Ready – Automatic REST registration without extra overhead</li>
</ul>
<h3>Security & Compliance</h3>
TypeForge follows WordPress security standards:
<ul>
<li>✅ Proper input sanitization and escaping</li>
<li>✅ Nonce verification on all forms</li>
<li>✅ Capability checking (filterable <code>manage_options</code>)</li>
<li>✅ PHPCS WordPress-Core standard compliance</li>
<li>✅ No external API calls or tracking</li>
<li>✅ Privacy-focused (zero user data collection)</li>
<li>✅ Regular security audits</li>
</ul>
<h3>Contributing</h3>
TypeForge welcomes community contributions. To contribute:
<ol>
<li>Fork the repository</li>
<li>Create feature branch (<code>git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature</code>)</li>
<li>Commit changes (<code>git commit -m 'Add amazing feature'</code>)</li>
<li>Push to branch (<code>git push origin feature/amazing-feature</code>)</li>
<li>Open Pull Request</li>
</ol>
<h3>Rate & Review</h3>
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TypeForge CPT and Meta Builder

Lightweight, fast custom post type, taxonomy, and meta field builder for WordPress. Perfect for developers.

Paras Ralhan

Effortless custom fields is the super easy, most beautiful, and the least confusing custom fields plugin you have seen so far.
It offers 32 field types including posts-dropdown, taxonomy-dropdown, users-dropdown, menus-dropdown, sidebars-dropdown, multiple-images, multiple-files, and many more.
It allows you to create fields for all post types, taxonomies, all setting pages, customizer, and user profiles.
<h3>How it makes your life 5 times easier :</h3>
  
It lets you save all your time & energy that go in “confusion, learning, organizing, waiting, and styling” with other custom field plugins. 
  
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<h3>Create your custom fields in 3 simple steps :</h3>
<ol>
<li>Choose Fields’ Destination: Choose where you want to create your fields: for posts, pages, categories, customizer, or profile, etc… Every location has its own set of fields. 
 </li>
<li>Select Field Type: Out of 32 types of fields, decide the type you want. Fields’ visuals, search, and logical categorization help you decide quickly. 
 </li>
<li>Enter Field’s Data: Just fill the data related to field: label, key, placeholder, description, default value, etc… You can also control field’s visibility with visibility filters. 
 </li>
</ol>
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<h3>Amazing new possibilities, you’ve never seen before :</h3>
<ul>
<li>You can now organize your fields with incredible ease.</li>
<li>Its beautiful and minimal design, and how elegantly it responds to actions gives an absolute delight.</li>
<li>We value your time, so there are no unnecessary ajax-calls and page-loads.</li>
<li>It demands almost zero learning. Using it is as easy as breathing. Everything just makes sense. 
 </li>
</ul>
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<h3>More reasons to love it:</h3>
<ol>
<li>Only one function to learn — “effcf_get” : This is the only function you need to get the field value in the frontend. If a single function can handle it, why to offer more. Offering more functions lead to more confusion, more complexity, and more effort—exact opposite of our core values. How big deal it can be to learn using just one function. Even for learning this, you don’t need to go anywhere else; code is provided where you create the field itself. 
 </li>
<li>Short and simple documentation : In a race to give more features than their competitors, companies end up making softwares so complex that at most times user struggles. Instead of putting efforts on design and ease of use, they try to explain everything in documentation. But ECF is different. It won’t require you to refer documentation often—everything is clear and obvious. Documentation is, however, created for ECF but is kept super simple and small. It only covers things that are not obvious. 
 </li>
<li>Fields management is not a pain anymore : In ECF, you have one place to create or manage fields for one location (let’s say post type = post) and a completely separate place for another location (post type = page), and so on. No field sharing accross locations—direct one to one mapping. Everything neatly organized. No matter how many fields you need to manage for each location, you’ll do it with ease and confidence. 
 </li>
<li>Easily copy fields to other locations : In ECF, each location own its independent set of fields. If you want similar fields—that you already created for one location—for other locations, you can use this option. 
Follow the steps: 
  
   1) Select fields you want to copy. 
   2) Choose action “Copy to other locations.” 
   3) Choose locations where you want these fields. 
   4) Click “Copy Selected Fields to Selected Locations” button. 
 </li>
<li>Fields are trashed before permanent deletion : Now, you won’t be interrupted with most irritating prompt in most software: “Are you sure you want to delete…?” Whenever you press delete on a field or field-group, it will safely move to trash—living there as long as you want. Whenever you feel the need, you can delete all or some of them in one go—by selecting and deleting. 
 </li>
<li>You can disable fields, groups, tabs, etc… : Disabling fields, groups, tabs, etc… is a great option to have. if you are unsure of an entity’s (field, tab, section, repeater section) future need, don’t delete it, disable it. It will hide disabled entities for your clients but remain in place to be shown whenever needed. You can think of this feature as a temporary deletion.</li>
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<h3>Links</h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://ecfwp.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">Visit our Website</a></li>
<li><a href="https://ecfwp.com/docs" rel="nofollow ugc">See Docs</a></li>
<li><a href="https://ecfwp.com/contact-us" rel="nofollow ugc">Get Support</a></li>
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<h3>PREMIUM</h3>
Effortless Custom Fields plugin’s premium version is also available.
<ul>
<li><a href="https://ecfwp.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">Learn more »</a></li>
<li><a href="https://ecfwp.com/pricing" rel="nofollow ugc"> Buy ECF Premium »</a></li>
</ul>
<h4>Free vs Premium</h4>
<ol>
<li>Field Grouping
<ul>
<li>Free: You can group your fields only with “headings.”</li>
<li>Premium: You can group your fields only with “tabs,” “accordions,” “field groups,” and “headings.”</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Repeater
<ul>
<li>Free: No repeatable fields.</li>
<li>Premium: Create unlimited repeatable fields in any possible location.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ol>
  
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Effortless Custom Fields :: ECF

World’s least confusing custom fields plugin.

TypeForge CPT and Meta Builder vs Effortless Custom Fields :: ECF