Open source content management for your Git workflow

Use Decap CMS with any static site generator for faster, more flexible web projects.

Built for static sites and modern frontend workflows
Open source, free and self-hosted
Supports all major Git providers

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Why people choose Decap CMS

Decap CMS is strongest if you want an efficient developer and editorial experience, a Git-native implementation, ownership over your content, and a flexible, extensible platform. Below are the standout features.

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Decap provides a web editor with structured fields, rich text, and live preview so non-technical contributors can work confidently.

Content can move through clear statuses before publication, helping teams keep quality controls without adding a separate workflow tool.

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Content stays in your repository with full version history, branch workflows, and deployment checks in the same system your team already uses.

Define collections, nested structures, relation fields, and slug behavior so your content model matches your project rather than forcing a rigid schema.

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Decap is designed for Git-backed static and Jamstack architectures, including Hugo, Next.js, Gatsby, and Jekyll workflows.

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Configure the entire CMS with one config.yml file. Decap’s declarative configuration makes it easy for developers to set up collections, fields, workflow rules, and media handling without code.

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Extend editorial UX with custom widgets (shortcodes), editor components, and plugins when default behavior is not enough for your product requirements.

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Built on principles that matter

Decap CMS is an independent open-source project. Our values guide our work and our commitment to the community.

Free & open source, forever

Decap CMS is MIT-licensed. It is free today and will remain free for everyone, always.

Own your content

Your content lives in your own Git repository — not locked to any provider's database. You are always in control.

Independent & EU-maintained

No big tech ownership. Decap is independently maintained in the European Union with contributors from across the world.

Privacy & the open web

We believe in privacy, democracy, and the open internet. We build tools that help editors and publishers launch and maintain their independent platforms.

NEW

Introducing Decap Turbo

Decap Turbo is an extension for teams that need faster CMS performance, centralized access control, and additional collaboration and support capabilities.

Faster CMS performance with a database proxy
Centralized authentication, user management, and roles
Real-time editing visibility
Site variables for advanced workflows

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Choose the setup that fits you

Decap CMS

Best for teams that want an open-source, self-hosted CMS with full control over their workflow and infrastructure.

Open-source and self-hosted
Git-based editorial workflow
Bring your own auth and backend
Community-driven roadmap
Free forever under the MIT license

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Decap Turbo

Best for organizations that need faster CMS performance, centralized access control, and a smoother setup for larger editorial teams.

Database proxy for faster CMS performance
Centralized authentication handling
User roles and permissions (Team and above)
Real-time editing visibility (Team and above)
Priority support (Business)

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Support our mission

Help us maintain and improve Decap CMS for the entire community. Your support enables us to keep developing new features, fixing bugs, and providing documentation. Decap CMS is independently maintained by open-source enthusiasts. Every contribution helps us dedicate more time to improving the project.