MODX Revolution
Flexible PHP content management system and application framework
MODX Revolution is an open source content management system (CMS) and application framework built for creating custom websites and digital experiences without forcing a fixed theme or markup structure. It emphasizes flexibility, performance through caching, and security-focused architecture.
Key Features
- Template-driven rendering that gives developers full control over HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
- Extensible core with packages and modular components for custom requirements
- Built-in caching to improve performance for dynamic sites
- Granular user permissions and access controls for tailored editorial workflows
- Multi-site and multilingual capabilities suitable for multi-domain deployments
Use Cases
- Corporate and marketing websites requiring custom design and structured content editing
- Agency-built client sites that need a tailored admin experience and fine-grained permissions
- Content-driven applications and integrations (for example, headless-style delivery via custom endpoints)
Limitations and Considerations
- Best suited for teams comfortable with configuring templates and content models; it is less “theme-first” than some CMS platforms
- The ecosystem and extensions differ from more mainstream CMS options, so feature parity may require custom development
MODX Revolution is a strong fit when you need a customizable PHP CMS with clean separation of presentation and content, robust access control, and an extensible framework for building beyond standard page publishing.
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