TinaCMS
Apache-2.0 Git-backed headless CMS for Markdown and MDX
Next.js / App Platform · Apache-2.0 · 13.8k
Reviewed 2026-10-18 · last push 2026-10-19 · repo checked 2026-10-19
What's Good
Apache-2.0 (tinacms/tinacms), with package releases this week (2026-10-12). Query content like post.author.firstName through GraphQL, with references between documents. Works for static and server-rendered pages, and Next.js is a first-class target. Self-host the backend or use TinaCloud, which has a free tier. ★~13.8k.
The Catch
Setting it up is more involved than a plain Markdown folder, and the smoothest editing path runs through TinaCloud. Self-hosting the backend means wiring your own database and auth. Schema changes need a rebuild.
Verdict
A good fit when editors need a UI but content must stay in Git.
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