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About EmDash
EmDash is a full-stack, open-source CMS built for Astro and agent workflows. It targets developers and product teams who want a WordPress-like admin with server-rendered content and typed schemas.
Key Features
When teams need to model content, collaborate with agents, and publish through a modern front end, EmDash’s core features address these needs:
Astro-native rendering
First-class Astro integration; define content types in the admin, generate TypeScript types from your schema, and render entries on the server from structured JSON.
Drafts, revisions, and scheduling
Edit drafts without affecting live pages, restore earlier revisions, schedule publishing, and share preview links before going live.
Agent-driven workflow (MCP)
Ships with an MCP server; connect Claude, Codex, Cursor, or any MCP client to draft, edit, search, and schedule content with the same permissions; REST API and CLI support.
Plugin sandboxing and extensibility
Plugins run in isolated sandboxes; they see no environment variables or filesystem access and get only declared permissions, making extensions safer and more predictable.
Summary
Best for: development teams building Astro sites, content/marketing teams needing editorial and preview workflows, and agencies coordinating client content with agent-enabled production.
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