add-attribute-to-type

What problem does it solve?

Adding a new attribute to an existing NovaDB object type and ensuring it appears consistently across the create form and all detail forms can be tedious and error-prone when done manually. This Skill automates the read-create-update sequence required to create an attribute definition and append it to form content while preserving existing field order and metadata.

Core Features & Use Cases

• Read current type and forms: Fetches the object type to locate create and detail form IDs using attributes 5001 and 5002.
• Create attribute definition: Builds a localized attribute definition (names, data type, constraints) and creates it via the API.
• Update forms safely: Reads form content (attribute 5053), appends the new attribute as individual CmsValue entries with proper sortReverse ordering, and writes the complete list back.
• Use case: Add a new searchable or display field to an existing content type during a schema migration or feature rollout without breaking existing forms.

Quick Start

Add a new attribute named summary to the article type on branch main and return the created attribute definition and the form ID it was added to.