Flat-file PHP CMS with a built-in MCP server. Build by hand, in a web builder or with an AI agent — clients edit only what you allow.
Open-source headless CMS and application framework built with TypeScript and React
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Open source
Pricing
Standard: $195 one-time per domain. Pro: $395 one-time per domain. Enterprise: custom pricing available. All licenses include two years of updates; after that the license converts to perpetual at no additional cost. No subscription fees.
Free and open source for self-hosting. Enterprise plans available with dedicated support, advanced features, and hosting options.
Key features
Flat-file JSON storage with no database required
Built-in MCP server for AI agents like Claude, Cursor, and ChatGPT
Twig templating engine with CMS-specific filters and functions
REST API with API keys and OAuth 2.1 authentication
Command-line tool (tcms) for content, sync, and deployments
Image processing with watermarking and OKLCH color handling
Passkey (WebAuthn) authentication and member logins
Define schema in code to get a full backend automatically
Next.js native integration
Visual editing for content
RAG and vector embedding for AI-ready content
Multi-tenancy support
White label customization
Localization capabilities
Access control and authentication
Deployment to Vercel or Cloudflare
Community and dedicated support options
What makes it different
One-time license per domain with perpetual use after two years of updates
Content stays on your server with no platform dependency or subscription
AI agents and human editors use the same access controls and permissions
Built-in MCP server ships with the CMS, not as a bolt-on plugin
Fully open source with MIT license and no vendor lock-in
Code-first approach with full flexibility for developers
Owned by developers with control over the entire infrastructure
Unified solution for content and application building
AI-ready platform with automatic content preparation
Total CMS
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