Contentful Sidekick
Chrome Extension that gives Contentful users more information about how to edit content
Overview
The Contentful Sidekick is a Chrome extension that assists end users in finding and editing content quickly on highly nested pages. It is specifically designed for websites that use multiple pieces of content to compose a page. By adding a sidebar with navigation and edit links to each content item, the Sidekick simplifies the content editing process.
Features
- Improved Content Navigation: The Sidekick adds a sidebar that allows users to easily navigate through the different content items on a page.
- Quick Editing: Edit links are provided for each content item, enabling users to quickly make changes without searching for the relevant section.
- HTML Attribute Enablement: To use the Sidekick, users need to add specific HTML attributes to the elements they want to enable editing for.
Summary
The Contentful Sidekick is a helpful Chrome extension for users of Contentful who need to easily find and edit content on complex and nested pages. By adding a sidebar with navigation and edit links, the Sidekick streamlines the content editing process. The installation process requires enabling the Sidekick by adding specific HTML attributes to the desired elements. For developers, a development environment setup is provided, including instructions for loading the extension into Chrome and making changes to the extension files. Overall, the Contentful Sidekick is a useful tool for enhancing the content editing experience.
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