Decap CMS
Git-based open-source CMS for static site generators
Overview
Decap CMS (formerly Netlify CMS) is an open-source content management system that stores content directly in your Git repository. It provides a web-based editorial UI layered on top of static site generators like Hugo, Jekyll, or Eleventy, enabling non-developers to edit content without touching code. Configuration is a single YAML file.
Where it falls short of Contentful
- Requires Git provider OAuth for authentication; self-hosted auth needs extra setup
- Media handling and large asset management is limited compared to full CMS platforms
- Community momentum slowed after the fork from Netlify CMS
We list the gaps honestly so you can decide if the trade-off is worth owning your data.
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