Pages CMS

What Pages CMS is

Pages CMS is an open-source content management system for static sites stored in GitHub repositories. It gives teams an editing interface for content and media, so editors can work through a user interface without needing to learn Git. Pages CMS edits repository files directly and does not use a separate CMS database for content. To get started, users configure the service with a `.pages.yml` file, sign in, make changes in the interface, and save them back to GitHub. The visual editor includes rich-text editing and syntax highlighting. Its media manager supports drag-and-drop uploads and selecting multiple files, while search covers full text and facets across content. The responsive design is described as optimized for mobile. Pages CMS can be used as an online hosted service, deployed through Vercel, or self-hosted; its source code is MIT-licensed. The product is free, with the listed plans priced at $0. GitHub is the supported repository provider; GitLab and Bitbucket are not supported. AWS S3 and Cloudflare R2 connections are described as upcoming features. The maker directs users to documentation, Discord, and GitHub issues for support.

Who it suits

Pages CMS suits teams maintaining static sites in GitHub repositories who want editors to manage content and media through an interface. It can work for teams choosing hosted use, Vercel deployment, or self-hosting, with a branching workflow and Git commits for saving changes.

Getting started

1. Visit the Pages CMS website.
2. Choose the hosted version, Vercel deployment, or self-hosting.
3. Configure Pages CMS with a `.pages.yml` file.
4. Sign in and edit content or media in the interface.
5. Save changes back to GitHub.

Verdict

Choose Pages CMS if your team edits static site content in GitHub and wants editors to make repository changes through a visual interface. It is free and offers hosted, Vercel deployment, and self-hosting options. Look elsewhere if your workflow depends on GitLab or Bitbucket.