Typemill
Lightweight flat-file CMS for documentation, manuals and eBooks
Typemill is a lightweight, open-source flat-file CMS designed for documentation, manuals, knowledge bases and eBook publishing. It stores content as Markdown/YAML files, provides an author-friendly editor and a plugin/theme system for extensions and custom layouts. (typemill.net)
Key Features
- Flat-file content storage using Markdown and YAML (no database required).
- Author-friendly visual block editor plus raw Markdown editing and versioning tools.
- eBook generation (PDF and EPUB) via an eBook plugin and customizable layouts.
- Built with Slim PHP core, Vue.js frontend components and Tailwind CSS; Twig templates and Symfony event dispatcher are used for theming and extensibility. (github.com)
- Media library, user management, access control and an optional REST API for integrations.
- Kixote: a conversational/command-style AI interface for authoring and admin commands; supports external AI providers via API keys. (docs.typemill.net)
- Plugin and theme ecosystem (free and paid), plus a demo installation for testing.
Use Cases
- Producing and publishing product manuals, technical documentation, and company handbooks.
- Building knowledge bases or help centers for small to mid-sized teams and organizations.
- Creating publication projects or small eBook catalogs with single-source publishing (website + PDF/EPUB).
Limitations and Considerations
- Requires PHP 8.1 or higher and typical PHP extensions (gd, mbstring, fileinfo, session, iconv); some plugins (e.g., eBook features) may require extra extensions like php-xml or php-zip. (docs.typemill.net)
- Advanced full-text search and certain theme/plugin features may require paid MAKER/BUSINESS licenses or installing specific plugins (e.g., Bettersearch for full-text search). (plugins.typemill.net)
Typemill provides a focused, extensible platform for structured documentation and publishing workflows, balancing a small footprint with plugin-driven capabilities. It is suitable for teams that prefer Markdown-first content and want self-hosted control with optional premium plugins for advanced features. (typemill.net)
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