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Introduction

What does it do?

DashBash is a comprehensive TYPO3 extension that enhances the TYPO3 backend dashboard with powerful widgets for content analysis and interactive entertainment.

Key Features:

Content Analysis

The CTypes Widget provides comprehensive analysis of your website's content elements:

  • Complete Overview: See all content element types (CTypes) used across your website
  • Multi-language Statistics: View usage statistics for each configured language
  • Smart Filtering: Show or hide deactivated content elements
  • Export Functionality: Export detailed content data as CSV files
  • Direct Navigation: Click on statistics to jump directly to content examples

TSConfig Integration

Advanced TSConfig management capabilities:

  • Real-time Management: Enable or disable content element types directly from the dashboard
  • Page-specific Configuration: Apply TSConfig rules to specific pages or globally
  • Visual Feedback: Clear indication of activated and deactivated content elements
  • Safety Features: Prevents accidental deactivation of content elements that are still in use

Interactive Entertainment

The Sudoku Widget adds engaging functionality to the backend:

  • Full Sudoku Game: Complete implementation with puzzle generation and solving
  • Progress Persistence: Game state is automatically saved per backend user
  • Real-time Validation: Visual feedback for correct and incorrect entries
  • Responsive Design: Optimized for both desktop and mobile use

Technical Excellence

Built with modern TYPO3 best practices:

  • Multi-version Support: Compatible with TYPO3 v11.5, v12.4, and v13.4
  • Modern Architecture: Dependency injection, services, and clean code structure
  • Performance Optimized: Efficient caching and database queries
  • Accessibility Compliant: Screen reader friendly and keyboard navigable
  • Security First: Proper CSRF protection and input validation

Why Use DashBash?

Content Management Efficiency

DashBash helps TYPO3 administrators and developers:

  • Optimize Content Structure: Identify unused content elements that can be safely removed
  • Streamline Backend Interface: Disable unnecessary content element types to simplify the editor experience
  • Analyze Content Usage: Understand how content is distributed across languages and pages
  • Export Data: Generate reports for stakeholders or further analysis

Backend User Experience

  • Quick Analytics: Get instant insights without navigating through multiple backend modules
  • Entertainment Value: Provide a fun break for backend users with the Sudoku game
  • Efficient Workflow: Direct links to content examples save time during content management

Developer Benefits

  • TSConfig Management: Simplify the process of managing TYPO3 TSConfig rules
  • Code Quality: Learn from well-structured, modern TYPO3 extension code
  • Extensibility: Built with hooks and events for custom extensions

Screenshots

CTypes Widget showing content element analysis

The CTypes Widget provides comprehensive content element analysis with multi-language support and export functionality.

Sudoku Widget with interactive game

The Sudoku Widget offers entertaining puzzle gameplay with progress persistence and validation.

TSConfig management interface

Advanced TSConfig management allows real-time enabling/disabling of content elements.

Target Audience

This extension is designed for:

TYPO3 Administrators
Who need to analyze and optimize content element usage across their websites.
Backend Editors
Who benefit from a simplified, optimized backend interface with unnecessary elements removed.
TYPO3 Developers
Who want to understand modern extension development practices or need TSConfig management tools.
Site Owners
Who want to improve their website's backend efficiency and user experience.

Support and Community

DashBash is actively maintained and supported:

  • Documentation: Comprehensive documentation with examples and use cases
  • Issue Tracking: GitHub issues for bug reports and feature requests
  • Community Support: TYPO3 Slack channels and forums
  • Professional Support: Commercial support available through the author's company

The extension follows TYPO3's "Inspiring People to Share" philosophy by providing both practical functionality and educational value through its clean, well-documented codebase.