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6/25/2026
Why I Built a Markdown-First CMS Instead of Another Headless CMS

Why I Built a Markdown-First CMS Instead of Another Headless CMS

Short summary

Developer built CondationCMS, a Markdown-first alternative to headless platforms for cases where headless is overkill. The system emphasizes Git-versioned content, no database, rapid 5-minute setup, and extensibility via JavaScript or Java modules. It prioritizes developer experience: any-editor Markdown editing, simple installation, version control, and lean architecture.

  • •CondationCMS designed as simpler alternative to headless CMS when unnecessary
  • •Git-versioned content, zero database, 5-minute setup, JS/Java extensibility
  • •Targets developers: Markdown editing, easy install, version control, lean design

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