Strapi

Description

Strapi is a leading open-source, headless CMS that empowers developers to manage content with ease and efficiency. Designed for flexibility and customization, Strapi offers a modern admin panel and a front-end agnostic approach that supports any framework. With multi-database integration and robust API capabilities, it provides blazing fast performance and high security. Whether self-hosted or cloud-hosted, Strapi is the perfect choice for building scalable and flexible content-driven applications.

Features

• Self-hosted or Cloud Deployment: Choose between self-hosting or leveraging Strapi Cloud for rapid deployment.
• Customizable Admin Panel: A modern, elegant, and fully extensible admin interface.
• Multi-database Support: Compatible with PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, and SQLite.
• API Customization: Fully customizable APIs, routes, and plugins to fit your specific needs.
• Front-end Agnostic: Integrates seamlessly with React, Next.js, Vue, Angular, or any front-end framework.
• Secure by Default: Advanced security features, including CORS, CSP, XSS protection, and more.
• Powerful CLI: Rapid project scaffolding and API creation on the fly.
• Content Types Builder: Create dynamic and flexible content types effortlessly.
• Media Library: Manage images, videos, audio, and documents with an intuitive media library.
• Internationalization: Localize content in multiple languages with built-in i18n support.
• Role-Based Access Control: Define custom roles and permissions for administrators and end-users.
• API Flexibility: Use REST or GraphQL APIs for seamless integration with your application.

Technology Stack

• Backend: Node.js (built with JavaScript/TypeScript)
• Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, SQLite
• Front-end Compatibility: React, Vue, Angular, Next.js, and other frameworks
• Hosting Platforms: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, DigitalOcean, or any platform of your choice

Requirements

Operating Systems

Strapi supports popular operating systems, including:

• Ubuntu (24.04 recommended, LTS versions supported)
• Debian (11 or later, LTS versions supported)
• macOS (14 recommended, minimum version 12)
• Windows Desktop (11 recommended, minimum version 10)
• Docker containers for flexible and portable deployment

Node.js Compatibility

Strapi supports maintenance and LTS versions of Node.js. Ensure you use a supported version for the best experience. Generally, it is recommended to use Yarn for package management.

Database Compatibility

Strapi is compatible with popular relational databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MariaDB, as well as lightweight SQLite for development purposes. Always use the latest stable versions for optimal performance.