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Developer ToolsAlternative to ContentfulAlternative to StrapiAlternative to Prismic

Cockpit CMS

Lightweight headless content platform with JSON REST and GraphQL APIs in PHP.

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LicenseMIT
GitHub stars8.2k
Last commit1 weeks ago
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PublishingPhp HeadlessRest ApiJson ContentSqlite MongodbHeadless Cms
Overview

Why consider Cockpit CMS?

Cockpit is an open-source headless content platform written in PHP. Unlike traditional CMS platforms, Cockpit manages structured content models, assets, and localization, delivering raw JSON payloads via REST and GraphQL to any mobile app or frontend framework.

Guided learning

Learn Cockpit CMS by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

1 min read 2 sections
In this guide2 sections

Overview of Cockpit CMS

Cockpit functions as an agnostic content repository powering iOS apps, IoT displays, and Jamstack static site builds.

Quickstart

bash
1git clone https://github.com/cockpit-hq/cockpit.git
2# Run with built-in PHP web server
3php -S localhost:8080

Cockpit CMS is licensed under the permissive MIT License.

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Cockpit CMS FAQs

Cockpit CMS is listed as a Developer Tools tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

Cockpit CMS is listed under the MIT license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

Cockpit CMS is listed as an alternative to Contentful. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.