Everything you need to
manage Markdown content.
Pageel CMS bridges the gap between the simplicity of Markdown and the power of a Database. Built native for Astro, but fully compatible with Next.js.
📚 Unified Workspace
Scale your content strategy with Multi-Collection support. Manage everything in one place.
Multi-Collection Architecture
Pageel CMS v1.1 introduces the ability to manage multiple Collections within a single Git repository. Gone are the days of being limited to one folder. Now you can independently configure:
Set unique paths for posts and images per collection, perfectly matching your Astro or Next.js content structure.
Define different frontmatter schemas for each collection. Validate blog dates differently from project tags.
✍️ Content Management
Enjoy a professional, Notion-style editing experience without giving up the performance of static Markdown files.
Developer-First Content Management
Pageel CMS is designed for developers managing Markdown posts and images. Experience streamlined workflows with automatic frontmatter validation, auto-generated image URLs, and drag-and-drop uploads. A Visual Editor for non-technical users is currently in development.
Upload & Validate Markdown
Prefer writing locally? You can upload your finished .md or .mdx file directly to create a new post
or replace an existing one.
Never break your build. We automatically validate Frontmatter metadata (dates, tags, authors) upon upload.
Upload a file with the same name to instantly replace content. Perfect for syncing local edits to the server.
Image Gallery
Manage images just like you would in a CMS. View a visual gallery of all assets in your repository, drag & drop to upload, and insert them into posts with a single click.
Fast navigation for large repos. We use the Git Tree API to list thousands of files without API throttling.
Filter through thousands of markdown files by title, author, or tags using client-side caching.
✨ Smart Workflows
Standardize your publishing process. Automate the tedious parts of Git management.
Content Workflow – Create Post Wizard
A streamlined 3-step process to ensure your content is perfect before it hits the repository.
Drag & drop images + Markdown file.
Auto-check Frontmatter & verify Image URLs.
Safe commit to repo with no errors.
The Workflow Advantage
- ❌ Manually renaming image files
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❌ Copying paths:
../../assets/img.png - ❌ Typing frontmatter keys by hand
- ❌ Overwriting teammate's changes
- ✅ Wizard guides every step
- ✅ Auto-generated Frontmatter forms
- ✅ 100% Git-based architecture
- ✅ SHA Verification prevents conflicts
- ✅ Schema Validation prevents errors
Configuration as Code
Manage your entire CMS setup via .pageelrc.json for full Git control,
or use the visual Collection Manager (folder icon in the sidebar)
to generate configurations instantly. Define collections, specify project types,
and customize commit messages with ease.
🔒 Assets & Security
Enterprise-grade security meets performance optimization. 100% in your browser.
Client-Side Compression
Images are resized and compressed (WebP/JPEG) in the browser before upload. Save bandwidth and boost your Core Web Vitals.
Token Encryption
Your Personal Access Tokens are encrypted using Web Crypto API (AES-GCM). We never see your keys.
Git-Native Architecture
We check the Git SHA before every commit. This ensures consistency and prevents accidental overwrites without relying on a central database.
No Backend Storage
We don't have a database. Your data flows directly from your browser to GitHub APIs.