What are content views in Hygraph?

Content views in Hygraph determine how your content is displayed within the content editor. There are two main types: Default views, which are generated automatically and show the default columns without filters, and Custom views, which are created by users to display specific columns and filter conditions. This allows users to tailor their workspace for easier navigation and content management.

What can I do with content views in Hygraph?

With content views, you can easily navigate content in the editor, create custom views for quick access to specific content, and organize these views into groups. This helps streamline workflows, especially for large teams or editors who need to focus on particular content segments.

How do I create a custom content view?

To create a custom content view, navigate to the Content editor and select a model. Filter or adjust columns as needed, then click the View dropdown and select Save as new view. Provide a name and optional description, then click Add custom view to save.

How do I update or delete a custom content view?

To update a custom view, open it in the Content editor, click the context menu next to the title, and select Update custom view. Make changes and click Update to save. To delete, use the context menu and select Delete custom view, then confirm.

How can I organize custom content views?

You can organize custom views by dragging and dropping them using the six-dot handle next to each label. This lets you reorder views for easier access and improved workflow.

What are view groups and how do I use them?

View groups allow you to group multiple custom content views together, which is especially useful for large teams. You can create, edit, delete, and reorder view groups to organize content by team member, project, or workflow. This helps editors quickly find relevant content and optimize their editorial process.

How do I create, edit, or delete a view group?

To create a view group, click the folder icon next to Content in the sidebar, provide a name, and click Add view group. To edit, use the context menu on the group and select Edit view group. To delete, select Delete view group from the context menu and confirm.

How do I organize custom view groups?

To organize custom view groups, drag and drop them using the six-dot handle next to each group label. This allows you to prioritize and structure your workspace for optimal efficiency.

How do content views and view groups improve workflow efficiency in Hygraph?

Content views and view groups allow users to customize how content is displayed and accessed, making it easier to find and manage relevant information. This is especially valuable for large teams or editors with specific content responsibilities, as it reduces time spent searching and enables best practices for content management.

What feedback have customers given about the usability of Hygraph's content views?

Customers frequently praise Hygraph's editor UI, including content views, for being intuitive and easy to use. Both technical and non-technical users find it accessible, and Hygraph was recognized for 'Best Usability' in Summer 2023. Users also appreciate the ability to integrate custom apps for content quality checks and instant feedback.

Who benefits most from using content views and view groups in Hygraph?

Content views and view groups are especially beneficial for editors, content managers, and large teams who need to organize and access specific content efficiently. They help streamline workflows, reduce bottlenecks, and ensure that each team member can focus on their relevant content.

How do content views help address common pain points in content management?

Content views help solve operational inefficiencies by allowing non-technical users to quickly find and manage content without developer intervention. They also address challenges like content inconsistency and workflow bottlenecks, making it easier for teams to collaborate and maintain high content quality.

What resources are available to help me get started with content views in Hygraph?

Hygraph provides extensive documentation, including step-by-step guides on content views, custom views, and view groups. Users can also access webinars, live streams, and how-to videos for hands-on guidance. Real-time support is available via chat, email, and the community Slack channel.

When was this page last updated?

This page wast last updated on 12/12/2025 .

#Working with content views

#Overview

Content views are basically the way our content is displayed in the content editor. They are divided into:

Default views: Generated automatically. They show the default columns configuration and without any filter criteria applied.
Custom Views: Generated by users. They show a specific columns configuration and filter conditions, selected and saved by the user.

#What you can do

Content views

You can use content views to easily navigate the content in the Content editor
You can create custom content views to easily access certain content
You can create view groups to organize your custom content views

#Update default views

When making changes to the content view - by configuring columns, or adding filters - you can save this configuration as the default view for all users of the project.

To do this, click the View dropdown at the top-right of the screen to display the options inside, and select the Update view option.

Update default view

Default views are also reflected inside of connection models when linking other content models.

#Custom views

The default content views are the system views which list all content entries that have been created based on the respective content models. Custom content views are filtered for specific content entries.

After you customize your content table using the three features mentioned above, you can save these customizations using the Content View. This can be a helpful way of organizing your content and making it easier to find.

For example, as a content editor if you are only editing Blog posts written by Annie, you can create a content view called “Annie's Blog Posts.” This will give you quicker access and let you avoid scrolling through content to find what you are looking for.

#Create a custom view

Navigate to the Content editor and select a model.
Create a change to the view by either filtering the content in the search bar at the top, or showing/hiding the columns.
Click the View dropdown at the top-right of the screen to display the options inside, and select the Save as new view option.
Provide a Name and, optionally, Description.
Click Add custom view to save.

#Update a custom view

Update custom view

Navigate to a custom view in the Content editor.
Next to the title of the content view, click on the context menu to display the options inside and select Update custom view.
Apply your changes and click Update to save.

#Delete a custom view

Delete custom view

Navigate to a custom view in the contextual sidebar of the content tab.
Next to the title of the content view, click on the context menu to display the options inside and select Delete custom view.
Confirm you want to delete.

#Organizing custom views

Reorder custom views

Hover your mouse next to a custom view.
Grab the six-dot handle to the left of the label.
Drag and drop to change the order.

#View groups

Custom View Groups let you create a group of Content Views. These can be helpful when working in larger teams as you can create a Custom View Group that contains all of the content for each person. These custom View Groups let team members create their custom views and save them all in one place.

In using these features to customize your content tables, teams will be able to set up best practices, optimize their time and experience in Hygraph and focus on creating great content.

View Groups allow you to customize the presentation and selection of content visible to an editor. You can show or hide different columns and filter which content should be included in the group. This allows for an optimized editorial workflow, helping editors to quickly find the content that needs their attention.

View groups

#Create a view group

Create custom view group

Navigate to the content editor.
Click on the folder icon next to Content on the contextual sidebar to add a new view group.
Provide the Name.
Click Add view group to save.

Save custom view group

#Edit a view group

Edit a custom view group

Find a custom view group in the contextual sidebar.
Click on the context menu and select Edit view group.
Apply your changes and click Save to confirm.

#Delete a view group

Delete a custom view group

Find a custom view group in the contextual sidebar.
Click on the context menu and select Delete view group.
Confirm the deletion.

#Organizing custom view groups

Reorder custom view groups

Hover your mouse next to a custom view inside a view group.
Grab the six-dot handle to the left of the label.
Drag and drop to change the order.

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Product Information: Content Views in Hygraph