ACF Field Key Generator

Generate unique ACF (Advanced Custom Fields) field and group keys instantly in VS Code.

Features

• Generate field_ keys for ACF field definitions
• Generate group_ keys for ACF field groups
• Keys follow the exact format used by ACF Pro: [prefix]_[hex_timestamp][random_hex]
• Multiple trigger options: Command Palette, Keyboard Shortcuts, Context Menu
• Automatically copies to clipboard AND inserts at cursor position

Usage

Command Palette

Open Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P / Cmd+Shift+P) and type "ACF":

• ACF: Generate Field Key
• ACF: Generate Group Key

Keyboard Shortcuts

Context Menu

Right-click in any editor to access:

• "ACF: Generate Field Key"
• "ACF: Generate Group Key"

Key Format

Generated keys match the ACF Pro format exactly:

field_68775e5ca102e
group_59b2ab45699a0

Format breakdown:

• field_ or group_ prefix
• 8-character hex Unix timestamp
• 5-character random hex suffix

Example

Working with ACF JSON files:

{
    "key": "field_68775e5ca102e",
    "label": "My Custom Field",
    "name": "my_custom_field",
    "type": "text"
}

Installation

1. Open VS Code
2. Go to Extensions (Ctrl+Shift+X)
3. Search for "ACF Field Key Generator"
4. Click Install

Or install directly from VS Code Marketplace.

Requirements

• VS Code 1.74.0 or higher

Release Notes

1.0.0

• Initial release
• Generate field keys (field_xxx)
• Generate group keys (group_xxx)
• Command palette, keyboard shortcuts, and context menu support
• Clipboard and cursor insertion

License

MIT