# LightCMS

> Git-backed content workspace and headless CMS for static site generators.

LightCMS is a lightweight, Git-backed content management workspace designed for editing and publishing Markdown content directly to GitHub repositories. It gives developers and content authors an intuitive editing environment without database locks, proprietary hosting dependencies, or CMS lock-in.

## Key Features

- **Git-Backed Architecture**: All content is stored as Markdown files with YAML/TOML front matter directly inside your GitHub repository.
- **Zero Database Lock-in**: Your static site generator (SSG) compiles the static pages; LightCMS manages the editorial workflow via Git commits and pull requests.
- **Supported Static Site Generators**: Hugo, Astro, Zola, Eleventy, Jekyll, Zine, and mdBook.
- **Privacy & Security**: LightCMS uses GitHub OAuth and permissions already provided by Git. Content remains entirely under your ownership.
- **Sustainable Web**: Promotes static websites that minimize server resource utilization and carbon footprint.

## Core Links

- [Website](https://lightcms.me): Official LightCMS homepage
- [Documentation](https://lightcms.me/docs): Getting started guides, configuration, and SSG integrations
- [About](https://lightcms.me/about): Architecture and philosophy behind LightCMS
- [Skills and SSG Templates](https://lightcms.me/skills/llms.txt): Detailed developer conventions and templates for static site generators
- [GitHub Repository](https://github.com/light-cms/lightcms): Open source repository