ApostropheCMS Full-Stack Node.js CMS with In-Context Editing

ApostropheCMS is a full-stack Node.js CMS that combines in-context editing for content teams with headless flexibility for developers. It is a strong fit when teams want live-page editing, MongoDB-backed content models, and a documented REST API for custom frontends.

Prerequisites

Node.js 20+, npm 10+, MongoDB 6+

Installation

Use the upstream install or setup path that matches your environment:

• npm install -g @apostrophecms/cli
• npm run dev

• Option 2: Use npx for one-time project creation

• npx @apostrophecms/cli create my-website

Requirements and caveats from upstream:

• Build websites with in-context editing and headless flexibility using Node.js and MongoDB.
• ApostropheCMS is a full-stack content management system built with Node.js and MongoDB. Content creators can edit directly on live pages without switching between admin interfaces, while developers can build with mode...
• 🛠️ Developer-First - Built with Node.js and MongoDB for full-stack JavaScript development

Basic usage or getting-started notes:

• Get ApostropheCMS running locally in minutes:

• bash

• Option 1: Install CLI globally (recommended for multiple projects)

• Source: https://github.com/apostrophecms/apostrophe

• Extracted from upstream docs: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/apostrophecms/apostrophe/HEAD/README.md

Documentation

• https://docs.apostrophecms.org/

Source

• Agent Skill Exchange