> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.acpt.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.acpt.io/general/readme.md).

# Start here

Start here — get up and running with ACPT in minutes.

**Advanced Custom Post Type (ACPT)** is the complete WordPress data framework: custom post types, 60+ meta field types, custom database tables, frontend forms, and dynamic blocks — all from a clean admin interface, with no code required.

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**ACPT 2.1.0 beta** is now available. New features include [Custom Content Types](/custom-content-types-beta/custom-content-types.md), the [Canvas UI](/canvas-ui-beta/canvas-ui.md) drag-and-drop builder, and the [Meta Keys Manager](/tools/meta-keys-manager.md).
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## New to ACPT? Start here.

Follow these steps to go from install to your first working custom post type.

### Step 1 — Download & install

[Download the plugin](/general/download-the-plugin.md) from your dashboard, then follow the [install guide](/general/install-acpt.md) to activate it in WordPress.

### Step 2 — Create your first custom post type

Go to **ACPT → Post Types** and register your first CPT in under 30 seconds — no code required. → [Custom post types](/basics/custom-post-types.md)

### Step 3 — Add meta fields

Attach a field group to your post type and choose from 60+ field types: text, image, repeater, relationship, date, and more. → [Field groups](/meta-fields/field-groups.md)

### Step 4 — Display your data

Use shortcodes, PHP functions, or your page builder integration to render meta field values in your theme or templates. → [Shortcodes](/developers/shortcodes.md) · [PHP functions](/developers/functions.md)

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## Explore by use case

| I want to…                                          | Start here                                                            |
| --------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Build a frontend form for my CPT                    | [Forms](/forms/manage-forms.md)                                       |
| Create a custom database table                      | [Custom Content Types](/custom-content-types-beta/getting-started.md) |
| Build a dynamic Gutenberg block                     | [Dynamic blocks](/dynamic-blocks/create-your-first-block.md)          |
| Manage settings across the site                     | [Option pages](/basics/option-pages.md)                               |
| Use ACPT with Elementor / Bricks / Divi             | [Integrations](/integrations/elementor.md)                            |
| Expose fields via GraphQL                           | [WPGraphQL integration](/integrations/wpgraphql.md)                   |
| Use ACPT with WooCommerce                           | [WooCommerce integration](/integrations/woocommerce.md)               |
| Let AI agents / MCP clients manage my content model | [Abilities API integration](/integrations/abilities-api.md)           |

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## For developers

ACPT exposes a full developer API alongside its visual interface.

* [PHP functions reference](/developers/functions.md) — 100+ functions for creating, reading, and writing ACPT data
* [REST API](/developers/rest-api.md) — full CRUD endpoints for post types, meta fields, and CCT records
* [Actions & hooks](/developers/actions.md) — extend or react to ACPT events
* [Shortcodes](/developers/shortcodes.md) — display field values in templates without PHP
* [Abilities API](/integrations/abilities-api.md) — expose ACPT to AI agents and MCP clients as 42 discoverable, schema-validated actions (WordPress 6.9+)

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## Before you install

Check [minimum requirements](/general/minimum-requirements.md) and [WordPress compatibility](/general/minimum-requirements.md) if you're upgrading from a previous version.

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**Need a license?** → [View pricing & plans](https://acpt.io/pricing/) — single-site from $39/year, lifetime options available.

**Just purchased?** → [Getting started guide](https://acpt.io/getting-started/)
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