To filter a CMS collection list by the current user ID, you can follow these steps using Finsweet attributes and webhooks in Webflow:
Step 1: Set up a dedicated CMS collection to store user information and IDs.
First, create a new CMS collection specifically for storing user information. Add fields to this collection to capture the necessary details, such as name, email, and user ID.
Step 2: Integrate Finsweet attributes and webhooks.
Finsweet's integrations help you communicate between your website and external systems like a user authentication system. You'll need to integrate a webhook to send user information and IDs to your dedicated CMS collection whenever a user signs up or logs in.
Step 3: Create a Webflow filter using the current user ID.
After successfully integrating Finsweet attributes and webhooks, you can create a CMS collection list on your blog website and filter it based on the current user ID. Here's how:
1. Open your Webflow project and navigate to the page where you want to display the filtered CMS collection list.
2. Add a CMS collection list element to your page and bind it to the dedicated user information CMS collection.
3. In the Collection List settings panel on the right, you'll see various filtering options. Choose the "Filter By" option.
4. Click on the dynamic expression field and select the field that contains the user ID in the dedicated CMS collection.
5. In the expression field, enter something like `{{currentUser}}` to reference the current user ID.
6. Customize any other filtering options based on your needs, such as sorting or limiting the number of items displayed.
By setting up the filter using the current user ID, the CMS collection list will dynamically show only the items that meet the filtering criteria, which in this case would be the user's own content.
Please note that the integration of Finsweet attributes and webhooks, as well as the specific implementation of filters, may vary depending on your particular setup and requirements. Make sure to review the official Finsweet documentation and consult with their support team for any detailed guidance specific to your use case.
Also, keep in mind that Finsweet's third-party tools are not officially supported or endorsed by Webflow, so it's essential to thoroughly test and validate the implementation to ensure it meets your security and functionality requirements.