[Bug]: inconsistent documentation about useCMEditViewDataManager

[Tyki]

Link to the documentation page or resource

https://docs.strapi.io/cms/plugins-development/admin-panel-api#accessing-data-with-the-usecmeditviewdatamanager-react-hook

Describe the bug

In the plugin documentation, it it stated in the example that there is still a
useCMEditViewDataManager from '@strapi/helper-plugin' on this page :

https://docs.strapi.io/cms/plugins-development/admin-panel-api#accessing-data-with-the-usecmeditviewdatamanager-react-hook
=> "Example of a basic component using the 'useCMEditViewDataManager' hook"

But this is a wrong example since this import has a breaking change (stated from https://docs.strapi.io/cms/migration/v4-to-v5/additional-resources/helper-plugin#usecmeditviewdatamanager)

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Suggested improvements or fixes

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Related issue(s)/PR(s)

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[github-actions]

🤖 I've analyzed your question and here's what I found:

Hi there! 👋

Thank you so much for taking the time to report this and for providing such a clear explanation and links—your attention to detail really helps us improve Strapi for everyone. We truly appreciate your contribution to the community!

You're absolutely right: the documentation page you referenced currently shows an example using useCMEditViewDataManager from @strapi/helper-plugin, which is outdated for Strapi v5. As you pointed out, this hook was part of the helper-plugin package, which has been removed in Strapi 5. The correct approach in Strapi v5 is to use the new (experimental) unstable_useContentManagerContext hook from @strapi/strapi/admin instead.

Here's how you should update your code:

Before (Strapi v4):

import { useCMEditViewDataManager } from '@strapi/helper-plugin';

const { slug, isSingleType, isCreatingEntry, hasDraftAndPublished } =
  useCMEditViewDataManager();

After (Strapi v5):

import { unstable_useContentManagerContext as useContentManagerContext } from '@strapi/strapi/admin';

const {
  model,
  collectionType,
  id,
  slug,
  isCreatingEntry,
  isSingleType,
  hasDraftAndPublish,
} = useContentManagerContext();

You can find more migration details and examples in the official helper-plugin migration reference.

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Next steps:

• This is indeed a documentation bug, and your report will help us get it fixed. If you’d like to track progress or contribute a fix, feel free to open a PR or follow the documentation repo.
• In the meantime, for any plugin development targeting Strapi v5, please use the new useContentManagerContext hook as shown above.
• If you have further questions or run into migration issues, our community forum and Discord are great places to get help from both the core team and fellow developers.

Thank you again for helping us keep the docs accurate and up-to-date! If you have suggestions for improvements or new features, you’re always welcome to share them on our feedback portal.

Warm regards,
The Strapi Team

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📚 Relevant documentation:

• helper-plugin deprecated
• helper-plugin migration reference
• helper-plugin migration reference - Content Manager
• helper-plugin migration reference - Features
• helper-plugin migration reference - Hooks
• injectContentManagerComponent() removed
• Admin Panel API for plugins - Accessing data with the useCMEditViewDataManager React hook
• Community & Support
• Plugins upgrade summary
• Release notes - 5.5.0
• Release notes - Chore, fixes, typos, and other improvements
• Release notes - Updated content
• Strapi v4 to Strapi 5 breaking changes - Plugins, providers, admin panel and front-end customization
• The EditViewLayout and ListViewLayout have been rewritten

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