index.ts

The entry point for the plugin bundle. This file is loaded by Umbraco when the backoffice starts.

What it does

Exports the manifests array which registers all the extension components (entity actions, modals, etc.) with Umbraco’s extension registry.

Key points

• Must export manifests - Umbraco’s bundle loader looks for this export
• Does NOT use onInit function - bundles automatically register exported manifests
• Keep this file simple - just re-export from manifest.ts

Code

export { manifests } from './manifest.js';

Common mistake

We initially tried using an onInit function pattern:

// WRONG - this doesn't work for bundles
export const onInit = (host, extensionRegistry) => {
  extensionRegistry.registerMany(manifests);
};

Bundles don’t call onInit - they just look for the manifests export. Use backofficeEntryPoint type instead if you need onInit behavior.