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Full-stack Node.js CMS with in-context editing and headless flexibility
Build websites with ApostropheCMS using Node.js and MongoDB. Content teams edit directly on live pages while developers enjoy headless flexibility and modern JavaScript tooling.
ApostropheCMS is a full-stack content management system built on Node.js and MongoDB that bridges the gap between developer experience and content creator needs. Unlike traditional CMSs that force editors into separate admin panels, ApostropheCMS delivers in-context editing—content teams modify pages directly on the live site, seeing changes instantly.
Developers can build traditional server-rendered sites or go fully headless with React, Vue, Astro, or any modern framework. The platform includes Astro starter kits that combine headless architecture with visual editing, eliminating manual REST API integration. Built with ES6+ modules, Vite, and contemporary JavaScript patterns, it scales from small sites to enterprise applications managing millions of pages.
Core features include advanced permissions, workflow management, and developer-first extensibility. Optional Pro extensions add automated translation with DeepL and Google Translate, multisite management, analytics, performance optimization, and dedicated support. Deploy anywhere Node.js runs or choose managed ApostropheCMS hosting for turnkey solutions with optimized performance.
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ApostropheCMS is built entirely in JavaScript (Node.js) and offers in-context editing where content creators edit directly on live pages. It's designed for modern JavaScript developers and supports both traditional and headless architectures natively, unlike retrofitted headless solutions.
Yes. ApostropheCMS provides REST APIs for any frontend framework. Astro starter kits include automatic content fetching, while React, Vue, and Svelte projects integrate via the documented REST API. Content creators retain in-context editing regardless of frontend choice.
Node.js 20.x or higher, MongoDB 6.0 or higher, and npm 10.x or higher. You can use MongoDB Atlas for cloud hosting or install MongoDB locally. The platform runs anywhere Node.js is supported.
Core ApostropheCMS includes in-context editing, headless APIs, permissions, and workflow. Pro extensions add automated translation (DeepL, Google Translate, Azure), multisite management, advanced analytics, performance optimization, and dedicated professional support.
Content creators log in and edit text, images, and widgets directly on the live page preview. Changes appear instantly without switching to separate admin panels. Developers define editable regions and content types; the platform handles the editing interface automatically.
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