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Front Matter CMS

Front Matter CMS is a headless CMS, meaning it operates independently of your website's front end. This allows it to seamlessly integrate with popular Static Site Generators like Astro, Gatsby and more.

Installation

Setting up Front Matter CMS is a breeze. Simply install the VS Code extension.

install You can find the full installation instructions and setup on the official website here: https://frontmatter.codes/docs/getting-started

How does it work ?

After the installation, you will be presented with the following screen: !front-matter-dashboard Where you can view all your posts and manage them.

  • To create a new post, simply click the "Create Content" button.
  • Front Matter CMS leverages a concept called "front matter". This refers to a block of metadata placed at the beginning of your Markdown files. !front-matter-block
  • Fill out the required metadata and start creating your unique content!

In conclusion, Front Matter CMS is a powerful, user-friendly headless CMS that integrates seamlessly with Visual Studio Code, offering a streamlined content management experience. Its ease of installation and the ability to manage content through a simple dashboard makes it an ideal choice for developers.