Cockpit – Self-hosted API-driven CMS. Manage content once
Simple Content Platform to manage any structured content
Cockpit – Self-hosted API-driven CMS. Manage content once launched on July 3, 2014 with 71 votes, #778 of 2,263 launches that month and more than 90% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 12 years on.
In plain words
Cockpit is a self-hosted, headless CMS for managing structured content through an API. It lets developers build with any tech stack and deliver content to websites, mobile apps, or single-page applications without vendor lock-in. The platform is MIT-licensed, self-hosted for complete data control, and offers a straightforward API for content delivery with flexible content structure capabilities.
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From the sources
Lightweight headless CMS that puts you in control. Self-host for data sovereignty, build with any tech stack, and deliver content everywhere—no limits, no vendor lock-in. Simplicity meets content freedom.
Build with your favorite tech stack and deliver unique content experiences anywhere, without limits. Self-host for complete data sovereignty and privacy compliance. Avoid vendor lock-in and manage resources your way. Freely use, inspect, modify, and trust our MIT-licensed core. Benefit from transparency and community collaboration. Cockpit provides a straightforward way to manage content for various applications, especially when you need a flexible structure and a simple API to fetch content. Whether you're building a website, a mobile application, or a SPA, Cockpit can serve as a lightweight but flexible backend to power your content. Ignite your creativity & bring your next idea or…from getcockpit.com
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