Today marks a significant turning point in the evolution of Core CMS. With the release of version 0.5.0, we’ve moved beyond the "experimental" phase and into a space where the platform truly feels like a mature, professional content management system.
If you’ve ever used WordPress or other enterprise-grade platforms, you know that a CMS isn't just about writing text—it's about managing your site's entire footprint. This update bridges that gap.
đź“ť The Contact Form Plugin (v1.0.0)
Our biggest addition is the brand-new Contact Form Plugin. It’s not just a simple form; it’s a fully integrated block-based builder for Editor.js.
- Customizable Fields: Toggle Name, Phone, and Subject fields on or off for each form instance.
- AJAX Submissions: No page refreshes. Smooth, glassmorphic feedback for your users.
- Submission Manager: A dedicated admin panel to audit, track, and manage incoming messages directly within the dashboard.
- Zero Residue: Built with our "Skeleton-Skin" architecture, it integrates perfectly with any theme and leaves no mess if uninstalled.
đź“Š Analytics & AdSense Integration
You can now manage your site's tracking scripts directly from the Site Settings. We've added native support for Google Analytics (gtag.js) and Google AdSense (Auto-ads), along with custom headers and footers for any other scripts you need. No more digging through theme files to add a tracking code.
🛠️ A More Powerful Admin UI
We’ve brought the full power of our Editor.js implementation to the Site Settings page.
- Full Layout Control: Manage your site footer using the same columns, sections, and blocks you use for posts.
- Media Library & AI Assist: The site settings now feature a direct media picker and the AI Copilot to help you draft site-wide content on the fly.
Technical Deep Dive
- Editor.js Hooks: Introduced
editor_js_scriptsandeditor_js_toolshooks to allow plugins to register custom block types across all editing surfaces. - Database Auditing: Submissions are now logged with IP addresses and Post IDs, providing better context for site owners.
- Refined Plugin Architecture: Improved data mapping in block filters to ensure third-party tools receive direct access to their configuration data.
What's Next?
Core CMS v0.5.0 feels solid. It’s fast, modular, and now has the essential tools that make a website "a website." We’re continuing to refine the experience and look forward to what you build with it.
— Jason Brain