Vault CMS

Vault CMS is an open-source content management system that transforms an Obsidian vault into a publishing platform for Astro websites. It allows users to manage content in plain Markdown within their repository.

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Open Source

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What is Vault CMS?

Vault CMS enables developers and content creators to leverage Obsidian as a powerful content management system for their Astro websites. It allows content to remain in plain Markdown within the project's repository, eliminating the need for a separate CMS server. The system comes with preconfigured settings, plugins, and a setup wizard for quick installation. It offers a plug-and-play Astro blogging experience, emphasizing customization and modularity, and aims for visual parity between the Obsidian backend and the frontend. Vault CMS is compatible with most Astro themes, automatically detecting content types, frontmatter properties, and folder structures, and supports both flat and nested YAML properties with appropriate plugins.

Best used for

Ideal for developers and content creators who need to manage website content using Obsidian, integrate it with Astro, and maintain content in plain Markdown. Especially valuable for those seeking a highly customizable and modular CMS solution without a separate server.

Common actions

manage content

build websites

integrate CMS

publish content

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Capabilities

Key features

Obsidian as CMS
Markdown content management
Astro site integration
Preconfigured settings
Setup wizard
Plugin ecosystem

Target Audience

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Integrations

obsidianastro

Pricing & Plans

Open Source

Not publicly disclosed. Check vaultcms.org for current pricing.

FAQs

What is the core philosophy behind Vault CMS?

Vault CMS is designed to provide a plug-and-play Astro blogging experience, emphasizing customization and modularity. It aims for visual parity between what users see in Obsidian and what readers see on the frontend, ensuring a consistent content creation workflow.

What kind of Astro themes are best compatible with Vault CMS?

Vault CMS works best with Astro themes that use flat frontmatter properties like title, date, and description. While it has limited support for deeply nested YAML properties, plugins like Nested Properties or Data Files Editor can extend its compatibility.

Does Vault CMS require a separate server for content management?

No, Vault CMS does not require a separate CMS server. Content is managed directly within your Obsidian vault and stored as plain Markdown files in your project's repository, simplifying deployment and maintenance.

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