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title: Manifest
repo: mnfst/manifest
homepage: https://manifest.build
twitter: manifestfordevs
opensource: 'Yes'
typeofcms: 'API Driven'
supportedgenerators:
- All
description: Manifest is an open-source, self-hosted headless CMS that provides a complete backend with just a single YAML file. It integrates seamlessly into your codebase, allowing you to manage content effortlessly while maintaining full control over your data.
images:
- path: /img/cms/manifest-admin-panel.svg
- path: /img/cms/manifest-auth.png
- path: /img/cms/manifest-code.png
- path: /img/cms/manifest-auth.png
---

## Get started

To quickly set up a Manifest backend:

```sh
npx add-manifest
```

This command initializes a new Manifest backend in your project directory.

## Product overview

### For Developers

Over 80% of CMS-powered websites and apps rely solely on core features, yet many solutions are overly complex and costly.

With Manifest, you get just the essential backend functionality, seamlessly integrated into your project as effortlessly as any other file in your codebase.

- **Create the backend of your app instantly with a single YAMLf ile**: Define your entire backend structure in one YAML file.
- **Seamless Codebase Integration**: Manifest operates as a file within your codebase, enabling use of your existing development tools, version control, and workflows.
- **Self-Hosted and Open-Source**: Maintain full control over your data and deployment environment without vendor lock-in.
- **REST API**: Automatically generated CRUD endpoints facilitate easy data management and integration with various frontends.
- **Flexible Deployment**: Deploy effortlessly on platforms like DigitalOcean, Fly.io, Render.com, Heroku, or via Docker.

### For Users

- **Intuitive Admin Panel**: A user-friendly interface allows non-technical users to manage content without risk of disrupting the system.
- **Media Management**: Built-in local storage supports file and image uploads, including resizing and optimization.
- **Customizable Content Structures**: Define collections and single-type models to tailor content management to specific needs.

### Global features

- **Ready-to-go features**: File stoarge, Authentication, Collections and singles, Validation, Realations. Everything essential is built-in and ready to go.
- **Collaboration Ready**: Empower teams with role-based access controls for effective collaboration.
- **No Vendor Lock-in**: Manifest gives you complete ownership of your data and backend. It can be integrated with your current workflow.
- **Efficient Workflows**: Simplify content updates and through an intuitive admin panel for non-technical administrators.

## Resources

- [Documentation](https://manifest.build/docs)
- [GitHub Repository](https://github.com/mnfst/manifest)
- [Community Discord](https://discord.gg/manifest)
- [Deployment Guides](https://manifest.build/docs/deploy)
- [JavaScript SDK](https://manifest.build/docs/javascript-sdk)
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