Introduction to Git-based CMS

The first time I wanted to edit the content of a static site, I hesitated when faced with the files in the repository: could a simple typo break everything? Git-based CMS platforms make this task more accessible. They allow you to create and edit site content through a dedicated interface, while all changes are saved into a Git repository.

In this way, every modification becomes part of the project’s history. You can retrieve previous versions, see what has changed, and collaborate more easily with others. The site content and the repository files remain synchronized, without requiring every team member to edit the code directly.

Well-known solutions include Netlify CMS—now known as Decap CMS—an open-source CMS that connects to platforms like GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket. Forestry.io, whose technology has since been integrated into TinaCMS, offered a management interface for static sites linked to a Git repository. Meanwhile, CloudCannon allows for the visual management and editing of content for static sites connected to Git.

To me, these tools represent a more reassuring gateway into web creation: you can focus on your words and ideas, while letting Git keep track of the journey along the way.