Manifest is a Git-based CMS created for teams that treat content as part of the development lifecycle. Instead of separating editors and developers, it keeps content, structure, and version history in one place. This approach works well for headless CMS development, static websites, and projects where predictability and transparency are more important than visual editors.
Working with Manifest CMS at Alpina Tech
Custom CMS development and integrations
We design content structures in Manifest based on how teams actually write and maintain content. Schemas stay flexible, readable, and easy to extend. Manifest is integrated with static site generators, frontend frameworks, and build tools, so content updates fit naturally into existing development workflows and CI/CD pipelines.
SEO, migration, and long-term support
Content is structured with clear URLs, logical hierarchy, and metadata that supports search visibility in static and headless environments. When migrating from traditional CMS platforms, we carefully preserve content structure and history. Ongoing support focuses on keeping repositories clean as content volume grows.
Manifest CMS is a strong choice for developer-led teams, documentation platforms, SaaS websites, and startups building stable static or hybrid projects. Let’s discuss how Manifest can support a Git-first content workflow.
Manifest Overview
Manifest 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 | ❌ |
Manifest Tech Stack
| Tech Stack | |
|---|---|
| Backend: | Node.js |
| Database: | File-based JSON storage |
| API: | REST |
| Frontend Friendly: |
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Manifest GitHub Statistics
| Repository: | https://github.com/manifest-cms/manifest |
| Stars: | ⭐ 350 |
| Open PRs: | 3 |
| Open Issues: | 20 |
Manifest Use cases
- Lightweight headless CMS setups
- JAMstack publishing
- Developer-centric content workflows
- Static or hybrid websites
- Prototypes and MVPs
Manifest Integrations
- GitHub
- GitLab
- Cloudinary
- Netlify
- Vercel
Manifest Authentication methods
- Git-based authentication
- Local password (optional)
- API tokens
Manifest Security features
- Git-based audit history
- Basic token authentication
- Role-like restrictions via repo access
Manifest Testing tools
- REST API Playground
- Postman Collections
- Git validation workflows
Manifest Localization
- Enabled: False
- Interface:
- Content Translations: False
Manifest Analytics
- Built-in: False
- Integrations:
- Google Analytics
- Matomo
- Plausible
Manifest Versioning
- Content: True
Manifest Additional Info
- License: MIT
- Status: active
- Pricing: Free Plan – True, Paid From – , View Pricing
- Content Modeling UI: Schema-based content modeling via JSON definitions
Manifest Screenshots
Manifest Resources
Page Updated: 2025-12-19






