sveltia-cms

• Purpose: Sveltia CMS is a modern, lightweight Git-based headless CMS designed as a powerful alternative to Netlify CMS and Decap CMS. It aims to improve UX, performance, i18n support, and other areas while ensuring an easy migration path from its predecessors.

• Key Features:

  • Modern UI: Intuitive interface with dark mode, mobile/tablet support, and optimized navigation.
  • Performance: Built with Svelte for fast performance, small bundle size (<500 KB), and efficient GraphQL API usage for GitHub/GitLab.
  • Productivity: Streamlined workflows, local repository support, keyboard shortcuts, and bulk operations.
  • Internationalization (i18n): Robust multilingual support with DeepL integration, locale-specific slugs, and flexible i18n structures.
  • Asset Management: Full-fledged Asset Library with previews, stock photo integrations (Pexels, Pixabay, Unsplash), and built-in image optimization.
  • Security: Secure context requirement, GPG-signed commits, and CSP support.
  • Customization: JSON/multiple config files, custom icons for collections, and modular configuration.

• Target Audience:

  • Developers and content editors looking for a modern, free, and open-source Git-based CMS.
  • Users migrating from Netlify CMS or Decap CMS who want better performance, UX, and i18n support.
  • SMBs and individuals needing a lightweight yet powerful CMS solution.

• Framework Support:

  • Framework-agnostic: Works with any static site generator (e.g., Astro, Hugo, SvelteKit, Next.js).
  • Svelte-built: The CMS itself is built with Svelte but outputs vanilla JavaScript, making it compatible with any frontend.

• Backend Support:

  • GitHub, GitLab, and Gitea backends with GraphQL optimization.
  • Local repository workflow via the File System Access API (Chromium-based browsers only).

• Current Status:

  • Public beta, with version 1.0 (GA) planned for Q4 2025.
  • Actively maintained, with frequent releases and quick bug fixes.

• Notable Differentiators:

  • Complete rewrite (not a fork) of Netlify/Decap CMS, avoiding legacy technical debt.