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Fast, file-based CMS with zero installation required
Modern flat-file content management system powered by PHP, Markdown, and Twig. No database needed—extract, deploy, and start building immediately with powerful package management.
Grav is a file-based web platform that eliminates database complexity while delivering exceptional speed and flexibility. Designed for developers and content creators who value simplicity, Grav requires zero installation—extract the archive and you're running. Its flat-file architecture stores content in Markdown and configuration in YAML, making version control and deployment seamless.
Grav leverages proven components including Twig templating for UI control, Symfony Event Dispatcher for extensibility, Doctrine Cache for performance, and Parsedown for fast Markdown rendering. The integrated Grav Package Manager (GPM) streamlines plugin and theme installation, updates, and core upgrades through simple CLI commands.
Ideal for developers building marketing sites, documentation portals, blogs, and small-to-medium web projects where database overhead is unnecessary. The PHP 7.3.6+ requirement and Composer support make it accessible to modern PHP developers, while the CLI tooling and Git-friendly file structure appeal to DevOps-minded teams seeking reproducible deployments.
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Developer Portfolio Site
Deploy a fast, version-controlled portfolio in minutes with Markdown posts and custom Twig templates, no database overhead.
Product Documentation Hub
Maintain technical docs in Git alongside code, using Markdown for content and GPM to manage versioned theme updates.
Agency Landing Pages
Spin up client campaign sites rapidly with pre-built skeletons, then customize via Twig without touching database schemas.
Internal Knowledge Base
Create searchable team documentation with flat files, enabling pull-request workflows for content review and approval.
No. Grav is a flat-file CMS that stores content in Markdown files and configuration in YAML, eliminating database setup and maintenance.
PHP 7.3.6 or higher with required modules. Apache or IIS web server support is documented on the official site.
Use the Grav Package Manager (GPM) via CLI: `bin/gpm index` to browse, then `bin/gpm install <name>` to add packages.
Yes. Create a new Grav project with `composer create-project getgrav/grav ~/webroot/grav` for Composer-based workflows.
Run `bin/gpm selfupgrade` for core updates and `bin/gpm update` for plugins and themes, all through the CLI.
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