Strapi

About Strapi

Strapi is an open-source, MIT-licensed headless content management system built on Node.js. It lets developers design content types, components, and dynamic zones through a no-code content type builder, which generates REST and GraphQL APIs automatically. Beyond standard CMS configuration, it functions as an extensible framework, allowing custom controllers, services, and middleware on the backend and a customizable admin panel on the frontend, with a marketplace of plugins and integrations available.

Deployment options include self-hosting on any infrastructure for full control over data and compliance, or using Strapi Cloud, a managed offering that includes Postgres, a CDN, and email, deployed directly from a GitHub repository. An Enterprise Edition adds SOC 2 certification, GDPR compliance, audit logs, review workflows, content history, SSO, and SLA-backed support, targeting organizations with governance requirements.

The product is aimed at development teams building websites, mobile applications, ecommerce backends, intranets, and similar applications, as well as content and business teams who need to manage and distribute content across multiple channels. It integrates with frontend frameworks including React, Next.js, Vue.js, Nuxt.js, Astro, Svelte, and React Native, and includes MCP support for AI agent management of content.

Key features

• No-code Content Type Builder with instant REST and GraphQL API generation
• Components and Dynamic Zones for reusable, rearrangeable content blocks
• Custom fields to tailor the data structure to project needs
• Deploy to Strapi Cloud or self-host on your own infrastructure with full data control
• Enterprise features including SSO, audit logs, review workflows, and content history
• Framework-level customization with custom controllers, services, and middleware

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