Auto Save - Strapi Plugin

Automatically saves your Strapi v5 content entries as you type. No manual saves, no lost work.

Overview

Auto Save is a lightweight Strapi v5 plugin that silently saves content entries in the background while you edit. It works across all content types, handles both new and existing entries, and shows a live status indicator in the sidebar, all with zero configuration.

Features

• Automatic saving - saves as you type, with no manual action needed
• Smart debounce - batches saves with a 2-second delay to avoid excessive API calls
• New entry support - auto-creates new entries once you start typing real content
• Live status panel - shows save state, last saved time, and modified fields in the sidebar
• Safe & non-intrusive - works silently in the background, no dialogs or page reloads
• Zero dependencies - built entirely on Strapi's own APIs and design system

Requirements

• Strapi v5.0.0 or higher
• Node.js 18 or higher
• React 18

Installation

npm install @starstack/strapi-plugin-auto-save

Then register the plugin in your Strapi config:

// config/plugins.js
module.exports = {
  "auto-save": {
    enabled: true,
    resolve: "./node_modules/@starstack/strapi-plugin-auto-save",
  },
};

Restart your Strapi server. The plugin activates automatically, no further configuration needed.

How It Works

1. You open any content entry in the Strapi admin
2. The plugin detects changes in the form fields
3. After a 2-second pause in typing, it saves automatically via the Strapi Document API
4. A status panel in the sidebar confirms the save with a timestamp

Sidebar Panel

The Auto Save panel appears in the right sidebar of every content entry. It shows:

• Current save status (saving, saved, unsaved changes, error)
• Timestamp of the last successful save
• A list of fields that have been modified since the last save
• Error message if a save fails

Contributing

Issues and pull requests are welcome at github.com/Starstack-Technologies/strapi-plugin-auto-save.

License

MIT © Starstack