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TinaCMS

Open-Source Headless CMS with Visual Editing

TinaCMS is an open-source, Git-backed headless CMS with visual editing for Markdown and MDX content. It provides in-context editing while maintaining full Git integration for version history, enabling developers and content creators to collaborate effectively.

Features

✓ Visual in-context editing
✓ Git-backed content storage
✓ Markdown and MDX support
✓ GraphQL API
✓ Editorial workflow (branches)
✓ GitHub integration
✓ TinaDocs starter template
✓ Self-hosting support
✓ No proprietary database

Pros

  • + Content stays in Git
  • + Visual editing for Markdown
  • + Open-source and self-hostable
  • + Developer-friendly
  • + No vendor lock-in

Cons

  • − Git-based has limitations at scale
  • − Visual editor learning curve
  • − Smaller ecosystem than alternatives
  • − TinaCloud required for some features