Keystone is a Node.js-based CMS designed for custom application development. It provides flexible data modeling and API-driven content delivery, making it a strong option for headless CMS projects.
Keystone CMS development approach
Custom CMS logic and API integrations
We build Keystone CMS setups that align content models with application data and business logic. Keystone APIs integrate with frontend frameworks, mobile apps, and internal systems without limiting flexibility.
SEO optimization, migration, and support
Structured content is prepared for SEO-friendly rendering on the frontend. We handle migrations from monolithic CMS platforms and provide ongoing support as Keystone projects expand.
Keystone fits SaaS products, startups, and custom digital platforms built on Node.js. Let’s design a CMS that grows with your application.
Keystone Overview
Keystone Key Features
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Self hosted | ✅ |
| Data driven | ✅ |
| Free | ✅ |
| Git based | ❌ |
| Saas | ❌ |
| Cloud | ✅ |
| Cloud based | ✅ |
| Localization multilingual | ❌ |
| Open source | ✅ |
| Graphql | ✅ |
| Page builder | ❌ |
| User roles permissions | ✅ |
| Content scheduling | ❌ |
| Webhooks | ✅ |
| Media library | ✅ |
| Dark mode | ✅ |
| Customizable api | ✅ |
| In app marketplace | ❌ |
| Sso enterprise | ❌ |
Keystone Tech Stack
| Tech Stack | |
|---|---|
| Backend: | Node.js |
| Database: | PostgreSQL |
| API: | GraphQL |
| Frontend Friendly: |
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Keystone GitHub Statistics
| Repository: | https://github.com/keystonejs/keystone |
| Stars: | ⭐ 9786 |
| Open PRs: | 35 |
| Open Issues: | 97 |
Keystone Use cases
- Custom CMS platforms
- B2B dashboards
- SaaS admin panels
- Content-driven applications
- Complex relational data models
Keystone Integrations
- Cloudinary
- AWS S3
- SendGrid
- Stripe
- Algolia
Keystone Authentication methods
- Email & Password
- Magic links
- OAuth (custom)
- Token-based (JWT, custom)
Keystone Security features
- Field-level access control
- List-level access control
- Session management
- Custom authentication flows
Keystone Testing tools
- GraphQL Playground
- Jest
- Cypress (optional)
Keystone Localization
- Enabled: False
- Interface:
- Content Translations: False
Keystone Analytics
- Built-in: False
- Integrations:
- Google Analytics
- Segment
- Matomo
Keystone Versioning
- API: True
Keystone Additional Info
- License: MIT
- Status: active
- Pricing: Free Plan – True, Paid From – , View Pricing
- Content Modeling UI: Schema-first modeling in TypeScript with Admin UI
Keystone Screenshots
Page Updated: 2025-12-19






