Headless CMS for Starlight projects
Headless CMS for Starlight projects
Section titled “Headless CMS for Starlight projects”If you want to update your documentation without editing files directly, you can connect Docuna to a headless CMS. This is useful for teams where writers, editors, or non-technical contributors need to publish content.
Astro and Starlight generate static output, so any headless CMS that can provide content at build time will work. Below are a few options worth considering.
Decap CMS
Section titled “Decap CMS”Decap CMS is a common choice for static sites. It works well with Netlify, and you can deploy both the CMS and your documentation site on the same platform.
It is a good fit if you want a simple editing interface with Git-based content storage.
Tina CMS
Section titled “Tina CMS”Tina is a strong option if you want a live editing experience, including a local development mode where you can preview changes as you type.
It suits teams that prefer a visual editor over a traditional form-based CMS.
CloudCannon
Section titled “CloudCannon”CloudCannon is another option if you need a hosted CMS with a visual editor and support for Astro projects.
It is often used by teams that want a managed editing experience without setting up their own backend.
Other options
Section titled “Other options”There are many other headless CMS platforms that can integrate with an Astro and Starlight project. The right choice depends on your team size, workflow, and whether you prefer Git-based content or an API-based setup.
If you are unsure where to start, pick the one that matches how your team already works.
Headless CMS service
Section titled “Headless CMS service”If you would rather have someone handle the integration for you, I offer a service to connect your Astro or Starlight project with a headless CMS.
You can view the service here:
- All three options above work with static output. You do not need a server to run Docuna.
- If you are working solo, a Git-based CMS is usually the simplest choice.
- If multiple people will edit content, consider how your CMS handles roles and permissions.