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Payload

A powerful, flexible, and developer-friendly content management system that prioritizes customization and scalability.

3 sources 41,599 stars Self-hosted MIT

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About

Payload is a developer-first headless CMS that combines TypeScript & React for a seamless content management experience. Designed with extensibility and customization in mind‚ it enables developers to build highly personalized content structures with ease. Its intuitive API and powerful admin interface streamline content creation and management‚ while its React-based components ensure a modern and responsive user experience. Payload is ideal for projects requiring a flexible‚ scalable CMS that integrates effortlessly with existing tech stacks. By prioritizing developer needs‚ Payload offers a robust solution for managing digital content across various platforms‚ ensuring fast‚ secure‚ and efficient project development.

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Full TypeScript support

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Self-hosted solution

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GraphQL and REST APIs

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Local API

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Admin panel included

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Extensible authentication

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Customizable document fields

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Versions and drafts

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Extensible plugin system

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Localization support

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