Strapi
Open-source Node.js headless CMS for REST and GraphQL APIs
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Strapi is an open-source headless CMS for building content-driven applications with a customizable admin panel and API-first architecture. It lets teams model content, manage media, and deliver content to any frontend via REST or GraphQL.
Key Features
- Content-type builder for modeling structured content (including components and dynamic zones)
- Auto-generated REST and optional GraphQL APIs for content delivery
- Customizable and extensible admin panel with plugin architecture
- Role-based access control and permissions for APIs and admin users
- Media library for managing uploads and reusable assets
- Internationalization support for localized content
- Multi-database support, including PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, and SQLite
- CLI tooling to scaffold projects and accelerate development
Use Cases
- Headless CMS backend for websites built with modern frontend frameworks
- Content API for mobile apps and multi-channel publishing workflows
- Custom backend framework for building internal tools and content services
Strapi is well-suited for teams that want full control over content modeling, API behavior, and deployment. Its plugin system and API-first approach make it a flexible foundation for many application backends.
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