What is the correct way to extend the WordPress REST API with authentication-protected meta on a custom post type?

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What is the correct way to extend the WordPress REST API with authentication-protected meta on a custom post type?

Key points

  • Register_meta() is the recommended way to extend the REST API with authentication-protected meta
  • 'show_in_rest' => true is essential for meta data to appear in REST responses
  • 'auth_callback' should return current_user_can() to ensure proper access control
  • 'sanitize_callback' helps maintain data integrity in REST responses

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