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contentbox-cfml-module-developmentlisted

Use this skill when building ContentBox modules, including ModuleConfig conventions, admin integration, interceptors, routes, migrations, ORM entities, dependency registration, and module lifecycle hooks.
ColdBox/skills · ★ 0 · API & Backend · score 61
Install: claude install-skill ColdBox/skills
# ContentBox Module Development (CFML) Build custom modules for ContentBox CMS using CFML. Modules are ColdBox modules that extend ContentBox functionality — adding new admin panels, API endpoints, widgets, interceptors, or content features. ## Module Architecture ContentBox uses a layered module architecture: | Layer | Path | Purpose | |-------|------|---------| | **Core** | `modules/contentbox/` | ContentBox engine (do not modify) | | **Sub-modules** | `modules/contentbox/modules/` | Admin, API, UI, deps | | **Custom** | `modules_app/contentbox-custom/` | User-owned customizations | | **Standalone** | `modules/` | Independent ColdBox modules | ### Module Locations for Custom Code | Type | Location | |------|----------| | Custom modules | `modules_app/contentbox-custom/_modules/` | | Custom widgets | `modules_app/contentbox-custom/_widgets/` | | Custom themes | `modules_app/contentbox-custom/_themes/` | | Custom content | `modules_app/contentbox-custom/_content/` | | Standalone modules | `modules/{moduleName}/` | ## ModuleConfig.cfc Every module requires a `ModuleConfig.cfc` at its root: ```cfml <!--- modules_app/contentbox-custom/_modules/myModule/ModuleConfig.cfc ---> <cfcomponent> <!--- Module Properties ---> <cfset this.title = "My Module"> <cfset this.author = "Your Name"> <cfset this.webURL = "https://example.com"> <cfset this.version = "1.0.0"> <cfset this.description = "Description of my module">