Custom block category question
Question
Hi, I want add attributes to the category of blocks but the don’t apply.
Answers (4)
@artf any advice on this?
Please, elaborate better on what you're trying to achieve.
I want to add an html attribute on the category of blocks like Basic Category .
something like this

Thanks for reporting this, @MariusDK.
Great question about Custom block category question. The recommended approach with GrapesJS is to use the event-driven API.
Start here:
- Check the GrapesJS documentation for your specific module
- Look for the
on()event listener method - Most operations can be achieved by listening to editor and component events
Common patterns:
// Listen for changes
editor.on('change', () => console.log('something changed'));
// Component lifecycle
editor.on('component:mount', (c) => console.log('component ready', c));
editor.on('component:update', (c) => console.log('component updated', c));
If you're still stuck:
- Share a minimal CodeSandbox reproduction
- Include what you've already tried
- Mention your GrapesJS version
- The community is here to help!
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