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Twill
Laravel CMS toolkit for rapidly building custom admin consoles
Twill is a Laravel package that accelerates custom CMS development with pre-built Vue.js components, flexible data models, and a beautiful admin interface—no front-end assumptions required.
Overview
Build Custom CMSs Without the Boilerplate
Twill is a Laravel package designed for developers who need to deliver feature-rich content management systems without rebuilding standard functionality from scratch. Created by AREA 17, it provides a comprehensive toolkit of pre-built Vue.js UI components and publishing-focused features that integrate seamlessly with Laravel applications.
Freedom and Flexibility
Unlike monolithic CMS platforms, Twill offers complete architectural freedom. Use your own data models or integrate existing ones, deploy it headless or within a traditional Laravel application, and enable only the features your project requires. There's no proprietary markup to learn—Twill generates the entire admin interface automatically while staying out of your way.
Developer-First Design
If you know Laravel, you already know Twill. It embraces Laravel conventions and encourages idiomatic code, making onboarding instant for Laravel developers. The package handles the repetitive aspects of admin console development—forms, media management, permissions, localization—so teams can focus on unique business logic and content workflows. Whether you're building editorial platforms, marketing sites, or headless content APIs, Twill adapts to your architecture rather than forcing you into a rigid structure.
Highlights
Pre-built Vue.js admin UI components eliminate custom HTML for admin interfaces
No lock-in: use custom data models, existing Eloquent models, or headless architecture
Modular feature system—enable only what you need, disable the rest
Native Laravel integration with full access to framework capabilities
Pros
- Dramatically reduces time spent building standard CMS features
- Complete architectural flexibility—works headless or monolithic
- Beautiful, modern admin interface out of the box
- Strong Laravel integration means minimal learning curve
Considerations
- Requires Laravel expertise; not suitable for non-PHP projects
- Attribution requirement in admin footer (removable with permission)
- Opinionated Vue.js front-end may not suit teams preferring other frameworks
- Best suited for custom builds rather than plug-and-play installations
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Fit guide
Great for
- Laravel developers building bespoke content management systems
- Agencies delivering custom CMS solutions for multiple clients
- Teams needing headless CMS capabilities with Laravel back-ends
- Projects requiring flexible content workflows beyond standard blog functionality
Not ideal when
- Non-Laravel projects or teams without PHP expertise
- Users seeking a ready-to-use CMS with minimal configuration
- Projects requiring zero front-end framework dependencies
- Teams needing to avoid any attribution or branding requirements
How teams use it
Multi-site Publishing Platform
Agencies build a unified admin console managing content across multiple client websites with shared media libraries and localized content workflows.
Headless Content API
Development teams create a Laravel-powered content repository serving mobile apps, static sites, and web applications via REST or GraphQL APIs.
Editorial Magazine Site
Publishers gain a modern admin interface with media management, revision history, and scheduling without custom UI development.
Enterprise Marketing Hub
Marketing teams manage campaigns, landing pages, and assets through a tailored CMS integrated with existing Laravel business logic and authentication.
Tech snapshot
PHP63%
Vue21%
JavaScript8%
Blade6%
SCSS3%
CSS1%
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to learn a new framework to use Twill?
No. Twill is a Laravel package that follows Laravel conventions. If you're comfortable with Laravel, you can start using Twill immediately without learning proprietary patterns.
Can I use Twill with my existing Laravel application?
Yes. Twill integrates into existing Laravel projects and works with your current data models. You can hook existing Eloquent models or create new ones as needed.
Is Twill suitable for headless CMS architectures?
Absolutely. Twill makes no assumptions about your front-end. You can use it to manage content delivered via APIs to mobile apps, static site generators, or any other consumer.
What is the attribution requirement?
Applications using Twill must display 'Made with Twill' in the admin console footer, linking to twillcms.com. You can contact AREA 17 for permission to remove this attribution.
Can I disable features I don't need?
Yes. Twill's modular architecture lets you enable only the features your project requires, keeping your application lean and focused.
Project at a glance
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LicenseApache-2.0
Repo age7 years old
Last commit4 days ago
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