Elements CMS
Markdown based Content Management System
The Elements CMS is a simple, flexible, and fast way to manage website content using plain Markdown files. The Element CMS lets you design fully custom websites and hand them off to clients or collaborators without needing a database or third-party admin interface.
It’s ideal for static websites that need dynamic content updates, i.e. blogs, portfolios, team pages, product listings, and more.
The Elements CMS is currently in beta and will continue to evolve based on user feedback.
Benefits of a Markdown Based CMS
Using flat Markdown files for content comes with numerous benefits, especially when paired with a static site builder like Elements.
There’s no database to configure or maintain. Content is stored in plain .md files with optional YAML frontmatter. It’s easy to edit, version, and move around.
Markdown is intuitive and readable even without a CMS UI. It’s easy for non-technical users to make changes, and even easier for developers to troubleshoot.
Because all content is stored in text files, it works perfectly with Git and other version control systems. You can track changes, roll back updates, and collaborate like you would with code.
No backend server, no database, no requests, just static files. This makes your site lightning fast and incredibly reliable.
With no dynamic backend or login system, there’s a much smaller attack surface. Markdown-based CMS setups are more secure.
You define the structure and fields using YAML. The CMS adapts to your content, not the other way around.
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