Datocms Plugin: Editor Help
This DatoCMS plugin can be added to a field in order to present extra information for editors.
![](https://github.com/voorhoede/datocms-plugin-editor-help/raw/master/docs/result-in-the-content-editor.png?auto=format&fit=max&w=900)
Features
The plugin can be used to provide additional information on the following field types:
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boolean
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color
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date
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date_time
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float
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integer
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json
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lat_lon
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link
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links
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seo
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string
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text
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video
Content can be provided using Markdown.
Configuration
First add this plugin via DatoCMS Settings > Plugins > Add.
After installing the plugin, it can be connected to a field using the 'Insert add-on' button.
![](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/voorhoede/datocms-plugin-editor-help/master/docs/adding-the-plugin.png?sanitize=true?auto=format&fit=max&w=900)
When connected to a field, under the tab 'Presentation', you can add the label of the button and the extra information to be shown in the info panel toggled by the button.
![](https://github.com/voorhoede/datocms-plugin-editor-help/raw/master/docs/model-specific-settings.png?auto=format&fit=max&w=900)
Development
Install all the project dependencies with:
yarn install
Add this plugin in development mode to one of your DatoCMS project with:
yarn addToProject
Start the local development server with:
yarn start
The plugin will be served from http://localhost:5000/. Insert this URL as the plugin Entry point URL.