hunvreus/pagescms

What is it?

Key features

• 01Edit content and media in a web UI that commits changes to the GitHub repository.
• 02Works with static site generators such as Jekyll, Hugo, Astro and Next.js.
• 03Authenticates through a GitHub App.
• 04Can be self-hosted locally with PostgreSQL and a setup helper for the GitHub App.

Use cases

• Letting non-developer editors update a blog or documentation site without touching Git directly.
• Managing content for a Jekyll, Hugo or Astro site from a browser.
• Self-hosting an editing interface for a static site repository.

Quick start

1. 1

   Clone the repository

   git clone https://github.com/pagescms/pagescms.git
2. 2

   Start a local PostgreSQL database with Docker

   docker run --name pagescms-db -e POSTGRES_USER=pagescms -e POSTGRES_PASSWORD=pagescms -e POSTGRES_DB=pagescms -p 5432:5432 -d postgres:16
3. 3

   Install dependencies

   npm install
4. 4

   After creating .env.local, running migrations and the GitHub App setup, start the app

   npm run dev

Things to know

• !Running it locally requires PostgreSQL, a GitHub App and a manually created .env.local file.
• !The hosted version at app.pagescms.org is the simplest option if you do not want to self-host.

Topics

FAQ

What is pagescms?

Open source CMS that lets you edit content and media directly in a GitHub repository, aimed at static sites built with Jekyll, Hugo, Next.js, Astro and similar tools. Pages CMS is a content management system that works on top of a GitHub repository. Content and media files are stored in the repo itself, so editors can change posts and images through a web interface while the changes are committed back to Git.

Is pagescms free to use? What license does it have?

pagescms is open source under the MIT license. Check the license terms before using it in commercial products.

Is pagescms still maintained?

Actively maintained. The last commit to pagescms was on Oct 16, 2026.

What can I use pagescms for?

Letting non-developer editors update a blog or documentation site without touching Git directly. Managing content for a Jekyll, Hugo or Astro site from a browser. Self-hosting an editing interface for a static site repository.

How do I install pagescms?

Clone the repository: git clone https://github.com/pagescms/pagescms.git Start a local PostgreSQL database with Docker: docker run --name pagescms-db -e POSTGRES_USER=pagescms -e POSTGRES_PASSWORD=pagescms -e POSTGRES_DB=pagescms -p 5432:5432 -d postgres:16 Install dependencies: npm install After creating .env.local, running migrations and the GitHub App setup, start the app: npm run dev

Where can I get pagescms?

The source code and installation instructions are on GitHub: https://github.com/hunvreus/pagescms