keystone
Alternative to WordPress
KeystoneJS is a TypeScript-based headless CMS and API framework. It auto-generates GraphQL APIs and an admin UI from schema definitions, letting developers focus on data modeling rather than boilerplate.
- Schema-driven development where TypeScript model definitions generate APIs, database tables, and admin UI
- Full GraphQL API with relations, filters, and pagination out of the box
- Rich text editor built on Slate.js for block-based content editing
- Field-level access control for granular permission management
- Image and file management with S3, Cloudinary, and local filesystem support
- Database support for PostgreSQL, MySQL, and SQLite via Prisma adapters
Built on TypeScript with Prisma and Express, KeystoneJS integrates naturally with Next.js for modern full-stack application backends.
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