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Kirby is the CMS that adapts to you

About Kirby CMS

Kirby CMS is a content management system that adapts to any project. It serves developers, designers, creators, and clients by providing a flexible, file-based backend for building and managing websites.

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Key Features

For teams who want a predictable content workflow without a database, Kirby CMS pairs developer‑friendly tooling with client‑friendly editing. The combination of a flat‑file backend, a panel editor, and blueprint‑driven content makes it a practical fit for small to mid‑sized sites:

Flat-file architecture

Stores content in text files (no database), enabling portability and straightforward versioning.

Panel admin interface

Web-based content editor that simplifies content management for non-developers and clients.

Flexible content modeling (blueprints)

Define structured content and reusable field layouts to fit diverse project needs.

Template-driven rendering (PHP templates)

Front-end is built with PHP templates that render content from the file system.

Summary

Best for development teams, design studios, and agencies delivering client sites that need flexible content workflows and editable content without relying on a database.

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