Decap CMS

Decap CMS is an open-source, Git-based content management system that integrates with static site generators for a faster, more secure web development workflow.

Description

Decap CMS is an open-source, Git-based content management system designed to integrate seamlessly with static site generators and Jamstack architectures. It provides a web-based editing interface that allows content teams to manage content directly in Git repositories without requiring technical expertise. By storing content as files in Git, it eliminates the need for databases and servers, offering enhanced security, scalability, and performance compared to traditional CMS platforms like WordPress. The system supports real-time previews, rich-text editing, and drag-and-drop media uploads, making it editor-friendly while maintaining developer flexibility through easy installation, YAML configuration, and extensibility with React components. It is free to use and includes features like Git Gateway for non-technical users to access the CMS without a GitHub account.

Features

• Git-based content storage for version control and history without backups
• Compatibility with most static site generators and frontend tools
• Web-based editor with rich-text editing, real-time previews, and drag-and-drop media uploads
• Easy installation via two files and YAML configuration
• Extensible with React for custom previews, UI widgets, and plugins
• Git Gateway for allowing non-technical users to access the CMS without GitHub accounts
• Support for custom content types and intuitive workflows from draft to publish
• Community-driven development with over 100 contributors

Benefits

• Improved performance and security by leveraging static sites and eliminating databases
• Lower scaling costs and better developer experience compared to server-side CMS
• Flexible integration with existing Git workflows and tools
• User-friendly interface for editors, reducing the need for technical knowledge
• Free and open-source with professional support options available

Links

• Home: https://decapcms.org/