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Craft CMS

Build custom websites with a user-friendly CMS that puts content first. Features flexible architecture, GraphQL API, and powerful ecommerce capabilities.

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Product snapshot

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Craft CMS interface screenshot

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About

Craft CMS is a powerful content management system designed for developers and content creators who need complete flexibility without sacrificing usability. Unlike traditional CMS platforms that force your content into rigid templates, Craft puts content strategy first, allowing you to structure and present information exactly as intended. The platform features an intuitive authoring interface that makes content creation effortless for editors, while providing developers with complete freedom through customizable backends and self-generating GraphQL APIs. Whether you're building with Twig templates or maintaining a headless architecture, Craft adapts to your preferred workflow. Key capabilities include: Craft scales seamlessly from design portfolios to multinational marketing sites, making it the preferred choice for agencies and brands worldwide. The platform is built on proven open-source technologies and backed by an active community of developers and agencies ready to help you succeed.

Highlights

The capabilities most worth remembering

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Flexible content modeling

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Multi-site management

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Built-in ecommerce

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Extensive plugin ecosystem

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Enterprise-grade security

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