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KeystoneJS

The superpowered headless CMS and GraphQL API framework for Node.js and TypeScript.

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LicenseMIT
GitHub stars8.5k
Last commit1 weeks ago
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Graphql CmsTypescript BackendPrisma OrmReact AdminDeveloper ToolsHeadless Cms
Overview

Why consider KeystoneJS?

KeystoneJS is a scalable open-source headless CMS and backend framework written in TypeScript. It automatically generates customizable GraphQL APIs and an intuitive React admin dashboard directly from declarative schema definitions on PostgreSQL or MySQL.

Guided learning

Learn KeystoneJS by building

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

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Overview of KeystoneJS

KeystoneJS empowers TypeScript developers to define complex relational schemas with automated GraphQL mutations and Prisma ORM integration.

Quickstart

bash
1npm create keystone-app@latest
2cd my-app && npm run dev

KeystoneJS is licensed under the permissive MIT License.

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KeystoneJS FAQs

KeystoneJS 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.

KeystoneJS 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.

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