Payload45.7k

payloadcms/payload

Open sourceFreeWeb & CMSSelf-hosted

What is Payload?

Open source headless CMS and backend framework built on Next.js, with an admin panel and APIs. It has 45,680 stars on GitHub and ranks #6 in Web & CMS. You can host it on your own server and keep your data.

GitHub description: Payload is the open-source, fullstack Next.js framework, giving you instant backend superpowers. Get a full TypeScript backend and admin panel instantly. Use Payload as a headless CMS or for building powerful applications.

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WebDocker

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