Grav
getgrav.orgA Modern, Crazy Fast, Ridiculously Easy and Amazingly Powerful Flat-File CMS.
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About
Grav is an open-source, flat-file CMS that requires no database, storing content as Markdown and YAML files for fast performance and easy portability. It features a powerful admin plugin, a built-in package manager for one-click plugin and theme installs, and supports multi-language sites and dynamic image processing. Grav is designed for developers and content creators who want flexibility without the overhead of traditional database-driven CMSs.
Problem
Traditional database-driven CMSs add complexity, slow performance, and difficult deployments for developers who just want simple, portable websites.
For
Web developers and content creators who want a fast, flexible, database-free CMS
How it works
Grav stores all content as flat files (Markdown and YAML), uses intelligent caching for performance, and provides a plugin-based architecture with a one-click package manager for extensions and themes.
Business model
open-source
Status
launched
Company
Trilby Media