Block Builder
Block Builder is a free addon for Concrete CMS, designed to streamline the creation of custom blocks within the CMS.
Block Builder is a free add-on for Concrete CMS that simplifies the creation of custom blocks, allowing users to design and implement their own blocks directly from the dashboard. This tool supports Concrete 9 and PHP 8, making it a contemporary solution for developers and site builders looking to expand their site's functionality with custom content elements.
GitHub:
https://github.com/parasek/concretecms-block-builder
Composer installation:
composer require parasek/block_builder
Features:
- Custom Block Creation: Enables the creation of custom blocks with a user-friendly interface, without the need for extensive coding knowledge.
- Repeatable Entries: Supports one set of repeatable entries within the blocks, allowing for dynamic content such as lists or galleries.
- Field Type Variety: Offers multiple field types including Text, Textarea, WYSIWYG Editor, Single and Multiple Choice Fields, various Link types, Image selection, File List, HTML Editor, and Date Picker.
- Tabbed Organization: Generated blocks can contain up to two tabs separating basic information (non-repeatable fields) from repeatable entries, organizing content for ease of use.
- Template Customization: While the add-on facilitates the skeleton creation of blocks, users can further customize blocks with their own CSS/HTML in the view.php file.
- Composer Installation: Provides an easy installation process through Composer for both Concrete 9 and 8 versions.