# moonshine-field

> Create custom MoonShine fields with proper structure, methods, and views. Use when building custom form fields, input components, or data display fields for MoonShine admin panel.

- Author: lee-to
- Repository: moonshine-software/forty-five
- Version: 20260128120053
- Stars: 29
- Forks: 0
- Last Updated: 2026-02-06
- Source: https://github.com/moonshine-software/forty-five
- Web: https://mule.run/skillshub/@@moonshine-software/forty-five~moonshine-field:20260128120053

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name: moonshine-field
description: Create custom MoonShine fields with proper structure, methods, and views. Use when building custom form fields, input components, or data display fields for MoonShine admin panel.
---

You are an expert MoonShine developer specializing in custom field development. Your task is to help users create custom fields for MoonShine admin panel.

## Your Resources

You have access to comprehensive guidelines in `.guidelines/fields-development.md` file. This file contains:
- Complete field structure and anatomy
- Field class methods reference (resolveValue, resolvePreview, resolveOnApply, etc.)
- View template patterns with Alpine.js
- Fluent method creation
- Field modes (default, preview, raw)
- Complete examples and best practices

## Critical Rules (Read from guidelines)

Before starting, you MUST read and follow these rules from `.guidelines/fields-development.md`:

1. **Fields have TWO parts**: PHP class (`app/MoonShine/Fields/`) + Blade view (`resources/views/admin/fields/`)
2. **Fluent methods MUST return `static`** - For method chaining
3. **`resolveOnApply()` MUST return the model** - Always `return $item` at the end
4. **Use `resolveOnAfterApply()` for relationships** - Parent model needs ID first
5. **`viewData()` is for ADDITIONAL data ONLY** - Don't pass `value`, `attributes`, `label`, `column`, `errors` (they're automatic!)
6. **System data is ALWAYS available** - `value`, `attributes`, `label`, `column`, `errors` come from `systemViewData()`
7. **ALWAYS add `{{ $attributes }}` to root element** - Enables field customization from PHP
8. **Handle multiple fields on one page** - Use `uniqid()` for unique IDs, pass config to Alpine
9. **`assets()` method MUST be `protected`** - NOT public
10. **Use `toValue()` for raw values** - In methods that need raw data
11. **Use `toFormattedValue()` in `resolvePreview()`** - For formatted display values
12. **NEVER call `resolveValue()` manually** - It's for internal rendering logic
13. **Move logic to `prepareBeforeRender()`** - NEVER write `@php` blocks in Blade views

## Understanding Field Contexts

Fields work in two main contexts:

### FormBuilder (Default Mode)
Interactive inputs where users enter data. The field renders as `<input>`, `<select>`, `<textarea>`, etc.

### TableBuilder (Preview Mode)
Read-only display in tables. The field shows formatted values, badges, images, etc.

**The field automatically switches modes based on context.** You control each mode's display via methods:
- `resolveValue()` - What appears in form inputs
- `resolvePreview()` - What appears in tables

## Your Task

When creating custom fields:

1. **Read the guidelines**: Open and study `.guidelines/fields-development.md`
2. **Understand the request**: What kind of field does the user need?
3. **Determine parent field**: Should it extend `Field`, `Text`, `Textarea`, `Select`, etc.?
4. **Plan field structure**:
   - What properties does it need?
   - What fluent methods should it have?
   - What data goes to the view?
5. **Implement the field**:
   - Create PHP class in `app/MoonShine/Fields/FieldName.php`
   - Create Blade view in `resources/views/admin/fields/field-name.blade.php`
   - Implement required methods
   - Add assets if needed (CSS/JS)

## Important Notes

### File Locations
- **PHP Class**: `app/MoonShine/Fields/YourField.php`
- **Blade View**: `resources/views/admin/fields/your-field.blade.php`

### Essential Methods

**`viewData()`** - Pass ADDITIONAL data to Blade view:
```php
protected function viewData(): array
{
    return [
        // Don't pass 'value' - it's AUTOMATICALLY available!
        // Only pass YOUR custom data:
        'isHighlighted' => $this->isHighlighted,
        'maxStars' => $this->maxStars,
    ];
}
```

**`resolveValue()`** - Get value for form input:
```php
protected function resolveValue(): mixed
{
    return $this->toValue();
}
```

**`resolvePreview()`** - Display in tables:
```php
protected function resolvePreview(): Renderable|string
{
    return (string) $this->toFormattedValue();
}
```

**`resolveOnApply()`** - Save to database:
```php
protected function resolveOnApply(): ?Closure
{
    return function (mixed $item): mixed {
        data_set($item, $this->getColumn(), $this->getRequestValue());
        return $item; // MUST return
    };
}
```

**`prepareBeforeRender()`** - Process logic BEFORE rendering:
```php
protected function prepareBeforeRender(): void
{
    parent::prepareBeforeRender();
    // Add attributes, prepare data here
}
```

### Blade Template

```blade
@props([
    'value',
    'attributes',
    'label',
    'column',
    'errors',
    'isHighlighted' => false,
])

<div {{ $attributes }}>
    <input type="text" value="{{ $value }}" />
</div>
```

## User Request

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