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A full-featured, open-source content management framework built with Node.js that empowers organizations by combining in-context editing and headless architecture in a full-stack JS environment.
ApostropheCMS is a full-stack content management system built with Node.js and MongoDB. Content creators can edit directly on live pages without switching between admin interfaces, while developers can build with modern JavaScript or use it headlessly with any frontend framework.
| Requirement | Version | Installation Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Node.js | 20.x+ | Use NVM for version management |
| MongoDB | 6.0+ | MongoDB Atlas (cloud) or local install |
| npm | 10.x+ | Included with Node.js |
See our setup guides for installation instructions.
Get ApostropheCMS running locally in minutes:
# Option 1: Install CLI globally (recommended for multiple projects)
npm install -g @apostrophecms/cli
apos create my-website
cd my-website
npm run dev
# Option 2: Use npx for one-time project creation
npx @apostrophecms/cli create my-website
cd my-website
npm run dev
Your new ApostropheCMS site will be available at http://localhost:3000 with a powerful admin interface at /login.
Get started with Astro integration - the easiest way to build headless sites while keeping visual editing:
Both starter kits provide headless CMS power with in-context editing, letting content creators edit directly on the live site while you build with modern frontend tools. Our Astro integration handles all the content fetching automatically—no REST API calls to write.
Desire a different frontend framework? Use our REST APIs with React, Vue, Svelte, or any other framework:
Choose ApostropheCMS hosting for turnkey solutions with optimized performance and dedicated support, or deploy to any platform where Node.js runs.
Join other developers and content creators using ApostropheCMS:
We welcome contributions from the community! Whether you're fixing bugs, adding features, or improving documentation, your help makes ApostropheCMS better for everyone.
For teams and organizations requiring additional features:
Explore all the pro extensions and sign up for a Pro license in our self-service Apostrophe Workspaces, or contact us to learn about licensing and support options.
ApostropheCMS is open source software licensed under the MIT License. This means you're free to use, modify, and distribute it for both personal and commercial projects.