Publii is a desktop CMS built around static site generation, offering an alternative to browser-based editors. It’s often chosen for projects where security, offline content editing, and predictable publishing workflows are important. Publii fits naturally into headless CMS development for static websites and content-focused projects.
Publii CMS implementation and support
Custom CMS setup and integrations
We configure Publii projects with clear content structures that support blogs, corporate pages, and documentation. Publii integrates with static hosting, CDN setups, and custom frontend solutions, allowing content to be delivered fast without unnecessary backend layers.
SEO optimization and migration
Static output is structured for clean URLs, metadata control, and search engine visibility. When migrating from dynamic CMS platforms, content is adapted to Publii’s static model without losing structure or meaning, with ongoing support as content grows.
Publii works well for small to mid-size websites, personal brands, and companies that value security and simplicity. Let’s discuss how Publii can support a static-first content strategy.
Publii Overview
Publii 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 | ❌ |
Publii Tech Stack
| Tech Stack | |
|---|---|
| Backend: | Desktop App (Electron) |
| Database: | Local storage (JSON-based) |
| API: | No API — static site generator |
| Frontend Friendly: |
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Publii GitHub Statistics
| Repository: | https://github.com/GetPublii/Publii |
| Stars: | ⭐ 5500 |
| Open PRs: | 10 |
| Open Issues: | 120 |
Publii Use cases
- Blogs and personal sites
- Lightweight corporate websites
- Privacy-focused publishing
- Static marketing pages
- Documentation sites
Publii Integrations
- FTP/SFTP
- GitHub Pages
- Netlify
- Cloudflare Pages
- GitLab Pages
Publii Authentication methods
- Local desktop authentication only (no cloud auth)
Publii Security features
- Local-first data storage
- No server attack surface
- Optional password protection for app
Publii Testing tools
- Local preview
- HTML validation
- Accessibility tests (theme-dependent)
Publii Localization
- Enabled: True
- Interface:
- en
- fr
- de
- es
- it
- pl
- Content Translations: True
Publii Analytics
- Built-in: False
- Integrations:
- Google Analytics
- Matomo
- Plausible
Publii Versioning
Publii Additional Info
- License: Custom (free license, not OSI-approved)
- Status: active
- Pricing: Free Plan – True, Paid From – $14, View Pricing
- Content Modeling UI: Page & post builder with reusable blocks, themes, and configuration panels
Publii Screenshots
Publii Resources
Page Updated: 2025-12-19






