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[Utility & Helpers](/categories/utility) 4. / 5. mediakreativ/craft-blocksmith ActiveCraft-plugin[Utility & Helpers](/categories/utility) mediakreativ/craft-blocksmith ============================= Adds visual block selection for Matrix fields. 1.7.6(2mo ago)05771proprietaryPHP Since Dec 2Pushed 2mo ago1 watchersCompare [ Source](https://github.com/mediakreativ/craft-blocksmith)[ Packagist](https://packagist.org/packages/mediakreativ/craft-blocksmith)[ RSS](/packages/mediakreativ-craft-blocksmith/feed)WikiDiscussions main Synced 1mo ago READMEChangelog (10)Dependencies (2)Versions (48)Used By (0) Blocksmith Plugin for Craft CMS =============================== [](#blocksmith-plugin-for-craft-cms) **Blocksmith brings visual block selection to your Craft CMS Matrix fields.** Say goodbye to long dropdown lists - Blocksmith transforms block selection into an intuitive and elegant experience. Choose between two UI modes: **Button Group** or **Preview Modal** (Pro only) - individually configurable per Matrix field. Both are fully compatible with Inline and Cards view modes. Key Features ------------ [](#key-features) ### Lite Edition [](#lite-edition) - **Full Cards view compatibility** Blocksmith fully supports Craft’s Cards view mode - including the ability to insert cards **above or before** existing ones. - **Button Group UI mode** Quickly insert blocks via contextual buttons. Fully compatible with both Inline and Cards views, including Grid mode. - **Grouped Button Group entries** Organize Button Group entries using Craft’s native Entry Type Groups - ideal for keeping large sets of block types structured and easy to navigate (requires Craft 5.8+). - **Context menu enhancements** Add blocks directly above existing ones with the "Add block above" option - seamlessly replacing Craft’s native “Add {entry type} above” buttons with the Blocksmith UI. ### Pro Edition [](#pro-edition) Includes all Lite features, plus: - **Preview Modal UI mode** A visual modal interface for selecting blocks. Includes image previews, category tabs, and search - fully compatible with both Inline and Cards views, including Grid mode. - **Dynamic modal layout** Block previews are displayed in a gapless Masonry grid that adapts to varying image heights - for a clean and aesthetic visual experience. - **Categories management** Define custom categories for your block types and display them as tabs in the Preview Modal - useful for filtering and organizing large block libraries. - **Flexible preview image handling** Upload custom preview images via the Craft Asset Browser, or use handle-based image files stored in either an **Asset Volume** or the public folder `@webroot/blocksmith/previews` *(ideal for teams using version control or automated deployment workflows)*. - **Block settings management** Easily manage block descriptions and preview images directly within the "Configure Blocks" section. Language support ---------------- [](#language-support) Blocksmith is localized in: **Arabic, Chinese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, Ukrainian.** Need another language? Feel free to [contact us](mailto:plugins@mediakreativ.de) or [submit a feature request](https://github.com/mediakreativ/craft-blocksmith/issues). Requirements ------------ [](#requirements) - **Craft CMS**: 5.0.0+ - **PHP**: 8.2+ Installation ------------ [](#installation) Install Blocksmith via the [Craft Plugin Store](https://plugins.craftcms.com/blocksmith) or using Composer: ``` composer require mediakreativ/craft-blocksmith ./craft plugin/install blocksmith ``` Feedback & Support ---------------------- [](#feedback--support) Your feedback helps us improve! For feature requests or bug reports, please submit an [issue on GitHub](https://github.com/mediakreativ/craft-blocksmith/issues). You can also reach us directly via email at . ### Health Score 44 — FairBetter than 92% of packages Maintenance86 Actively maintained with recent releases Popularity18 Limited adoption so far Community10 Small or concentrated contributor base Maturity51 Maturing project, gaining track record Bus Factor1 Top contributor holds 99% of commits — single point of failure How is this calculated?**Maintenance (25%)** — Last commit recency, latest release date, and issue-to-star ratio. Uses a 2-year decay window. **Popularity (30%)** — Total and monthly downloads, GitHub stars, and forks. Logarithmic scaling prevents top-heavy scores. **Community (15%)** — Contributors, dependents, forks, watchers, and maintainers. 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