Automad

Automad stores a flat‑file content management system and template engine that stores all data in human‑readable text files, eliminating the need for a database while still supporting features such as searching and tagging. The core includes a block‑based editor, in‑page editing, and a multi‑layer caching system that keeps pages fast even on modest hardware. A built‑in updater and a browser‑based dashboard let administrators configure settings, upload media, and manage themes through a responsive interface.

The system can run in a monolithic mode with its own rendering engine or be switched to headless mode, where content is exposed via a read‑only JSON API for external consumption. Its PHP‑based template interpreter processes templates on the fly without requiring a separate build step, and the platform supports extensibility through packages and community‑contributed language packs.

Automad is distributed under the MIT license, is self‑hostable, and can be installed via Composer, Docker, or manual download. It targets developers, designers, and content creators who need a lightweight, version‑controlled CMS with optional headless capabilities.