Typemill is a flat-file content management system (CMS) designed for technical documentation, user manuals, and knowledge bases, leveraging Markdown for content creation and YAML for configuration, eliminating the need for a database, and serving as an open-source alternative to WordPress and Confluence.
Key Features:
- Markdown Editor: Block-based Markdown editor with raw markdown mode.
- Flat-File Storage: Stores content in Markdown files and configurations in YAML files.
- eBook Studio: Generates PDF and ePUB eBooks from website content.
- Media Library: Manages images, videos, and files for easy integration into content.
- User Management: Manages users with roles and access levels.
- Plugin & Theme Support: Customizable through plugins and themes using PHP, Vue.js, and Twig.
- API Access: REST API for integrating content into external systems.
Use Cases:
- User Manuals: Simplifies the creation and management of user guides.
- Technical Documentation: Provides a lightweight approach for technical documentation.
- Knowledge Bases: Designed for self-hosted, flexible knowledge base solutions.
- Employee Handbooks: Facilitates the creation of employee resources.
- SEO Websites: Can be used to create search engine optimized websites.
