Scoping new content item creation to specific content type(s) in the content hub

2025/09/18 1:06 PM

We are in the process of migrating a site with a bunch of custom tables. We're opting to use the (reusable) content items in the content hub.

We're running into the following: when content editors / CMS users now go and add new items we can't really 'scope' them to the correct type. We're placing these items in a folder for some semblance of structure instead of just dumping everything on a pile.

In the channels you can just enforce a scope or in previous versions specific child types).. how would we achieve the same in Xperience?

Could we achieve this by using smart folders, and if so.. it feels a little dirty to have a real folder just so there's some structure and then a 'smart folder' wrapped around it to ensure we can have this functionality. But if that's the way to go.. we'll have to.

Looking forward to any insights!

Thank you

Environment

  • Xperience by Kentico version: [30.9.0]

  • .NET version: [8|9]

  • Execution environment: [SaaS|Private cloud (Azure/AWS/Virtual machine)]

  • Link to relevant Xperience by Kentico documentation

Answers

2025/09/18 2:55 PM

Have you considered using workspaces?

  • Workspaces can visually clean up the Content hub by keeping bulk content that isn't often edited in a separate location.
  • You don't have to use workspaces as a content permission control system.
  • You can always move content between workspaces to re-organize at a high level.
  • Each workspace has its own smart and content folders, meaning you can tailor each workspace to its purpose.

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