Decap CMS is an open-source content management system that uses Git for version control and content storage. It’s tailored for static site generators, delivering an intuitive editing experience for content creators and a flexible, developer-friendly Git-based workflow making it a strong alternative to Contentful.
Key features:
- Git-based: Content is stored in a Git repository, enabling version control, collaboration, and easy deployment.
- Editor-friendly UI: Includes rich-text editing, real-time preview, and drag-and-drop media uploads.
- Extensible: Customizable with React for previews, UI widgets, editor plugins, and backend integrations.
- Authentication: Git Gateway allows team members to access the CMS without requiring a GitHub account.
- Jamstack compatible: Integrates seamlessly with static site generators for improved performance and security.
Use cases:
- Managing content for static websites built with tools like Gatsby, Hugo, and Jekyll.
- Enabling content editing for teams without direct access to the codebase.
- Building custom editing interfaces tailored to specific content types.
- Implementing Git-based workflows for content creation and deployment.
