How to Use GitHub Gists as a Free Headless CMS

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Epiphany.pub is a developer tool that uses GitHub Gists as a content management system at no cost. It allows developers to manage and publish content by leveraging existing GitHub repositories without requiring a separate CMS infrastructure. The tool is designed for developers who want a lightweight, free alternative to traditional headless CMS platforms and are already familiar with GitHub's interface.

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