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Introduction

Welcome to the documentation for BeaveCMS, an open-source Headless CMS built with Node.js, MongoDB, and Redis. This user guide will provide you with comprehensive information on how to use and get the most out of BeaveCMS.

Overview

BeaveCMS is a powerful content management system that follows the headless architecture, allowing you to manage content for various digital platforms while separating the frontend presentation layer from the backend content management. With BeaveCMS, you can easily create, edit, and organize your content, and retrieve it programmatically through a robust API.

Key Features and Benefits

  • Flexible Content Modeling: BeaveCMS allows you to define custom content types and fields, giving you the flexibility to structure your data according to your specific needs. You can create relationships between different content types and organize your content efficiently.

  • User-Friendly Admin Interface: The admin interface of BeaveCMS is designed to be intuitive and user-friendly, making it easy for content editors to create, edit, and manage content entries. It provides features like rich text editing, media asset management, and more.

  • API-First Approach: BeaveCMS offers a powerful API that enables developers to access and manipulate content programmatically. The API follows industry-standard conventions and allows seamless integration with various frontend frameworks and technologies.

  • Authentication and Access Control: BeaveCMS supports user authentication and access control to ensure the security of your content. You can define user roles and permissions to manage content editing and publishing privileges.

  • Extensibility and Customization: BeaveCMS is highly customizable and extensible. You can develop custom plugins, integrate third-party services, and customize the CMS according to your project's specific requirements.

System Requirements

Before installing and using BeaveCMS, ensure that your system meets the following basic requirements:

Node.js: BeaveCMS requires Node.js version 14 or higher. If you don't have Node.js installed, you can download it from the official website: Node.js Download Page.

MongoDB: BeaveCMS uses MongoDB as its database. Ensure that you have MongoDB installed and running. You can download MongoDB from the official website: MongoDB Download Page.

Redis: BeaveCMS utilizes Redis for caching and session management. Install and configure Redis on your system. You can download Redis from the official website: Redis Download Page.

Please note that these are the basic system requirements, and depending on your specific deployment setup and usage, you may have additional requirements. Ensure that your system meets these requirements before proceeding with the installation.

In the next section, we will walk you through the installation and setup process for BeaveCMS.

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