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Dev tools · July 18, 2016

Simpla

The modular content system for frontend developers

Simpla launched on July 18, 2016 with 360 votes, #31 of 3,671 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 10 years on.

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In plain words

Simpla is a modular frontend content framework built on Web Components designed for developers who want to create dynamic content with HTML and edit it inline. The system allows developers to manipulate content through a JSON API, making it straightforward to integrate content management directly into web applications without complex backend infrastructure.

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From the sources

Simpla is a modular frontend content framework built on Web Components. Create dynamic content with HTML, edit it inline, and manipulate it over a JSON API.

Simpla turns content management into a service, with new, editable HTML elements that can be used anywhere.

Edit almost anything on this site just by clicking it. You don’t need to go to a separate admin area or fill out any forms – just point, click, and edit. Simpla is a collection of new dynamic HTML elements you can use anywhere. Drop them into your code, then edit their content any time on your site. We have gathered experience on this from our various partners. Read below how they have experienced using our tips and how you too can benefit from Simplas, whether you own an online casino or any other online business. “The best user interface is one that barely exists. Simpla’s dynamic elements have no admin areas or forms. Simpla leverages your device’s native…from simpla.io

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