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ProcessWire

Open source PHP content management framework with jQuery-inspired API and custom fields.

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LicenseMPL-2.0
GitHub stars2.8k
Last commit6 days ago
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Processwire CmfCustom Field CmsJquery Style ApiProductivityPhp Content Framework
Overview

Why consider ProcessWire?

ProcessWire is an open-source PHP content management system and CMF created by Ryan Cramer. Featuring an intuitive jQuery-style API for accessing page fields and relationships, ProcessWire provides unlimited custom field configurations and rapid template development.

Guided learning

Learn ProcessWire 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 ProcessWire

ProcessWire structures complex marketing databases and enterprise content directories.

Quickstart

bash
1git clone https://github.com/processwire/processwire.git

ProcessWire is licensed under the Mozilla Public License 2.0 (MPL-2.0).

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ProcessWire FAQs

ProcessWire 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.

ProcessWire is listed under the MPL-2.0 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.

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