TinaCMS
TinaCMS is the successor to Forestry.io, now maintained by SSW.
TinaCMS is an open-source, Git-backed content management system for editing Markdown content without a database. Content is stored in .md files alongside a site's code, and changes are committed to a repository. It supports frameworks and static site generators, and offers an API for querying content with filtering, sorting, server-side rendering, client-side rendering, and incremental static regeneration. It is the successor to Forestry.io and currently supports GitHub repositories.
Core capabilities include basic editing and visual editing with live previews, real-time editing, drag-and-drop, sharable drafts, and version history. An Editorial Workflow supports review and approval through GitHub pull requests. The platform includes a Media Manager, block editors, schema management, and plugin support. TinaCloud is a managed service offering real-time collaboration, identity management, SSO, and advanced workflows. TinaGPT provides AI-driven chat assistance, with additional AI features listed as coming soon. The CMS can run locally alongside a site, and its UI is hosted with the site.
TinaCMS is aimed at developers and content teams working with static site generators and Git repositories. It is packaged as a free plan with limited users and roles, paid per-project plans with seat-based additional users, and an organization-wide Enterprise edition with custom users, roles, and pricing. Paid tiers add Editorial Workflow, AI features, API access, and support levels.
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