{"id":4580,"date":"2025-12-18T11:49:45","date_gmt":"2025-12-18T17:49:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/racmanuel.dev\/?post_type=tools&#038;p=4580"},"modified":"2025-12-18T12:07:42","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T18:07:42","slug":"acf-scf-field-generator","status":"publish","type":"tools","link":"https:\/\/racmanuel.dev\/en\/tools\/acf-scf-field-generator\/","title":{"rendered":"ACF \/ SCF Field Generator"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"acfgen-wrap\" id=\"acfgen-7ea56b56-56d0-41ea-b6c4-1966d1c3d1dc\" data-acfgen=\"1\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<p class=\"acfgen-desc\">\r\n\t\t\t\tGenerate boilerplate code for a custom field compatible with ACF \/ SCF. Fill the settings and click \u201cGenerate\u201d to copy the result.\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"acfgen-row\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"acfgen-field\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<label\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tfor=\"acfgen-7ea56b56-56d0-41ea-b6c4-1966d1c3d1dc-name\">Field Name (slug)<\/label>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<input id=\"acfgen-7ea56b56-56d0-41ea-b6c4-1966d1c3d1dc-name\" type=\"text\" value=\"my_field\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tplaceholder=\"my_field\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"acfgen-field\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<label\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tfor=\"acfgen-7ea56b56-56d0-41ea-b6c4-1966d1c3d1dc-label\">Field Label<\/label>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<input id=\"acfgen-7ea56b56-56d0-41ea-b6c4-1966d1c3d1dc-label\" type=\"text\" value=\"My Field\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tplaceholder=\"My Field\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"acfgen-field acfgen-field--sm\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<label\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tfor=\"acfgen-7ea56b56-56d0-41ea-b6c4-1966d1c3d1dc-category\">Category<\/label>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<select id=\"acfgen-7ea56b56-56d0-41ea-b6c4-1966d1c3d1dc-category\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"basic\">basic<\/option>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"content\">content<\/option>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"choice\">choice<\/option>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"relational\">relational<\/option>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"layout\">layout<\/option>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"jquery\">jquery<\/option>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/select>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"acfgen-row\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"acfgen-field acfgen-field--sm\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<label\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tfor=\"acfgen-7ea56b56-56d0-41ea-b6c4-1966d1c3d1dc-class\">PHP Class Name<\/label>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<input id=\"acfgen-7ea56b56-56d0-41ea-b6c4-1966d1c3d1dc-class\" type=\"text\" value=\"\" placeholder=\"CFB_Field_My_Field\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"acfgen-field\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<label\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tfor=\"acfgen-7ea56b56-56d0-41ea-b6c4-1966d1c3d1dc-textdomain\">Text Domain<\/label>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<input id=\"acfgen-7ea56b56-56d0-41ea-b6c4-1966d1c3d1dc-textdomain\" type=\"text\" value=\"my-plugin\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tplaceholder=\"my-plugin\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"acfgen-field acfgen-field--sm\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<label\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tfor=\"acfgen-7ea56b56-56d0-41ea-b6c4-1966d1c3d1dc-versionconst\">Version Constant<\/label>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<input id=\"acfgen-7ea56b56-56d0-41ea-b6c4-1966d1c3d1dc-versionconst\" type=\"text\" value=\"MY_PLUGIN_VERSION\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tplaceholder=\"MY_PLUGIN_VERSION\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"acfgen-checks\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<label class=\"acfgen-check\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"acfgen-7ea56b56-56d0-41ea-b6c4-1966d1c3d1dc-hasjs\" checked>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>Include JS (acf.Field.extend)<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/label>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t<label class=\"acfgen-check\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"acfgen-7ea56b56-56d0-41ea-b6c4-1966d1c3d1dc-hascss\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>Include CSS<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/label>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t<label class=\"acfgen-check\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"acfgen-7ea56b56-56d0-41ea-b6c4-1966d1c3d1dc-supportsrest\" checked>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>Show in REST<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/label>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t<label class=\"acfgen-check\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"acfgen-7ea56b56-56d0-41ea-b6c4-1966d1c3d1dc-supportsrequired\" checked>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>Supports Required<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/label>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"acfgen-actions\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<button class=\"acfgen-btn\" type=\"button\" data-action=\"generate\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\tGenerate\t\t\t\t<\/button>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"acfgen-toast\" data-toast style=\"display:none;\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\tCopied to clipboard.\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"acfgen-out\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<textarea readonly id=\"acfgen-7ea56b56-56d0-41ea-b6c4-1966d1c3d1dc-out\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\tplaceholder=\"Your generated code will appear here...\"><\/textarea>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Building custom fields for ACF or <strong>Secure Custom Fields (SCF)<\/strong> often requires writing the same boilerplate over and over: field class structure, settings, rendering logic, assets loading, localization, and compatibility with repeaters or Gutenberg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>ACF \/ SCF Field Generator<\/strong> helps you generate a clean starting point for a custom field type, so you can focus on the unique logic of your field instead of scaffolding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-an-acf-scf-custom-field\">What Is an ACF \/ SCF Custom Field?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ACF\/SCF custom fields are field types implemented in code (usually as a PHP class) that define:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How the field is configured in the admin UI (settings)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How it renders in edit screens<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How values are saved and formatted<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How the field behaves in repeaters, flexible content, and blocks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How scripts and styles are loaded<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Custom fields are useful when a standard text\/select\/number field isn\u2019t enough and you need a reusable UI component with custom behavior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-this-field-generator-creates\">What This Field Generator Creates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This generator outputs a <strong>developer-ready scaffold<\/strong> for building a custom ACF\/SCF field type, typically including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A field class (extending the ACF field base class)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Core field metadata (<code>name<\/code>, <code>label<\/code>, <code>category<\/code>, defaults)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Field settings (example: toggles, placeholders, options)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Admin rendering methods (input + settings rendering)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Script\/style enqueue placeholders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Localization-ready strings (translatable text)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A clean structure that can be adapted for:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Repeaters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flexible content<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Block editor contexts (where applicable)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The tool focuses on giving you a correct, consistent foundation that you can paste into your plugin and extend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-use-a-generator-for-acf-scf-fields\">Why Use a Generator for ACF \/ SCF Fields?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hand-writing a field type from scratch often leads to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Missing properties or inconsistent naming<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No localization setup (or incomplete translations)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Asset loading issues (scripts not loading in repeaters)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Field rendering problems in nested contexts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Boilerplate duplicated across multiple field types<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This generator reduces that overhead and helps you start with a solid structure every time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-use-the-acf-scf-field-generator\">How to Use the ACF \/ SCF Field Generator<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Provide the basic field details:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Field name (slug)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Label (admin UI name)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Category<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Defaults and options<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select optional behaviors (if available):\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Editor compatibility notes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Read-only mode<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Additional settings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Generate<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Copy the generated code and paste it into your plugin.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The output is displayed in a readable code editor (CodeMirror) and can be copied instantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"best-practices-quick-checklist\">Best Practices (Quick Checklist)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use a stable, unique field <code>name<\/code> (slug) for compatibility.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep settings minimal\u2014only what users need.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure all strings are translatable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Test the field inside:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Repeaters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flexible content<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Different post types<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If your field renders HTML, make escaping strategy explicit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"who-is-this-tool-for\">Who Is This Tool For?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This generator is intended for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>WordPress developers creating custom plugins<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Teams building internal field libraries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Developers migrating ACF workflows to SCF<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anyone building reusable field UI components<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to ship fields that are clean, consistent, and easier to maintain, this tool helps you get there 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