Keystatic
Keystatic is a new tool from Thinkmill Labs that opens up your code-based content (written in Markdown, JSON or YAML) to contributors who aren't technical.
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Keystatic is a TypeScript-first, file-based CMS that provides a first-class editing experience for Markdown, YAML, and JSON content in your codebase, with direct GitHub integration for collaborative editing.
π Overview
Keystatic is a modern CMS designed to make content stored in Markdown, JSON, or YAML files easily editable by non-technical users through an intuitive web interface, all without requiring a database or external hosting.
It solves the common pain point for developers: enabling content teams to contribute to sites and apps without granting code access or managing complex CMS infrastructure. Instead, changes are saved directly to your local filesystem or pushed to GitHub as pull requests.
Built for developers working with frameworks like Next.js, Astro, and Remix, it's ideal for blogs, documentation sites, marketing pages, and any project relying on structured file-based content. Thinkmill Labs created it as an evolution of their KeystoneJS experience, prioritizing developer joy and simplicity.
β¨ Key Features
- TypeScript-first API for defining schemas, collections, singletons, and querying content with full type safety
- File-based storage using Markdown, YAML/JSONβno database, no vendor lock-in
- Seamless GitHub integration: edit live on GitHub or locally, with OAuth auth
- Rich editor supporting Markdoc, MDX, images, relationships, and custom fields
- Framework adapters for easy integration with Next.js, Astro, Remix, and more
- Optional: Keystatic Cloud for simplified auth and image optimization (upcoming/experimental)
π Tech Stack
- Core: TypeScript, Node.js (v18+)
- Build: pnpm workspaces, ESLint, Prettier, Jest
- UI: React-based admin panel
- Integrations: Next.js, Astro, Remix, Tailwind CSS (examples)
- Database: None (filesystem / GitHub)
- Auth: GitHub OAuth / Custom
- Hosting: Vercel, Netlify, Cloudflare (your app's provider)
π₯ Who Is This For?
This project is useful for:
- Developers who want to ___add CMS superpowers to markdown-driven projects without DBs or deploys
- Teams looking for ___git-native content collaboration tools
- Indie makers building ___blogs, docs sites, or landing pages
πΈ Screenshots / Demo
- Live demo: https://keystatic.com/showcase (explore Blog Demo, Marketing Landing Page, and more production sites)
- GitHub: https://github.com/Thinkmill/keystatic
π₯ Project Status
- π’ Actively building
Last updated: 2026-03-24
β FAQ
Is this project free?
Yes β Open Source under MIT License (Completely free to use, self-host in your app; Keystatic Cloud premium features coming.)
Is the source code available?
Yes β link to repository
Can I contribute?
Join GitHub Discussions for feedback and feature requests, report issues, or submit pull requests. See "Developing Keystatic" in the repo for setup. All contributions welcome!
π¬ Contact & Links
- Website: https://keystatic.com
- GitHub: https://github.com/Thinkmill/keystatic
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/thekeystatic
- Discord: Keystatic Discord (community server)
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