- How do I install goldnead/statamic-products?
- Install it with Composer by running composer require goldnead/statamic-products from your Laravel project root. It is a Statamic addon for Statamic 3 and later, so it should be installed in a project that already has Statamic set up. After installing, check the Statamic control panel for the product management screens and follow the package README for any publish or configuration steps.
- Does goldnead/statamic-products require database changes?
- No. The addon uses flat-file storage, so product data is written as files rather than to new database tables. That keeps the integration lightweight and means you do not need package migrations for product content. Standard Laravel and Statamic database requirements still apply to the host application.
- Which Statamic and Laravel versions does this addon support?
- The package is described as built for the Statamic 3+ ecosystem, so it targets Statamic 3 and later rather than older Statamic versions. It is a Laravel package installed through Composer, but you should confirm the exact Laravel and PHP constraints in the package composer.json before upgrading an existing app. Running composer why-not goldnead/statamic-products is a quick way to spot version conflicts.
- How do I define custom product fields in Statamic?
- The addon provides configurable product blueprints with custom fields, which you edit through the Statamic control panel like other blueprints. That lets you model fields such as SKU, price, dimensions, or categories without touching application code. Because the data is flat-file, blueprint and content changes can be committed to Git with the rest of your site.
- How do I render products in my templates with Antlers?
- The package includes Antlers tags for rendering product listings and individual product details. You use those tags inside your Statamic templates the same way you use other Antlers tags, so product pages feel native to the rest of the site. Refer to the package README or source for the exact tag names and available parameters.
- Can I use existing Statamic collections and taxonomies with this product addon?
- Yes. The addon is designed to pair with existing Statamic collections and taxonomies, so you can relate products to categories or other content you already manage. It integrates with your existing collections and blueprints rather than replacing them. This makes it easier to add a product catalog to a site that already has Statamic content structures.
- Is product data stored in Git with this Statamic addon?
- Product content is stored as flat files, which makes it Git-friendly and version-controlled alongside your code and other Statamic content. You can review catalog changes in pull requests and roll them back with normal Git workflows. Keep in mind that client edits made in the control panel become file changes, so your deployment process needs to handle content syncing.
- Is goldnead/statamic-products actively maintained and safe for production?
- Check the repository release history, open issues, and Packagist version constraints before adopting it in production. Because it is a flat-file Statamic addon with no database migrations, upgrade risk is generally lower than addons that alter schema. Still, pin a tested version in composer.json and validate it in staging, especially across Statamic major upgrades.
- How do I test goldnead/statamic-products before using it in production?
- Install it in a staging copy of your Laravel and Statamic project, create a small set of test products, and render listings and detail pages with Antlers. Commit the generated content files to confirm the Git workflow behaves as expected. Then verify your deployment and cache-clearing steps before rolling it out to production.
- What alternatives are there to goldnead/statamic-products?
- You can build a product catalog manually with native Statamic collections, blueprints, and Antlers tags if you only need a few fields. If you need full ecommerce features such as carts, checkout, and payments, a dedicated Statamic ecommerce addon may be a better fit because this package focuses on structured product management and catalog publishing. Evaluate the addon against your requirements for search, taxonomies, and editorial workflow.