A lightweight headless CMS for writers who want control without complexity.
Built directly into your Next.js app. No external services, no monthly fees, no vendor lock-in.
Most CMS platforms are over-engineered for simple blogs. WordPress requires managing plugins and updates. Headless solutions add pricing tiers and vendor lock-in.
PawPress CMS is a headless content management system built directly into a Next.js application, designed specifically for blog writing and publishing.
Write and manage content in an interface built specifically for blog writing. No unnecessary features, just the tools you need.
Built-in authentication ensures only authorized users can create and edit content.
Draft, publish, and update posts with a workflow that matches how writers actually work.
Server-side rendering delivers fast page loads and excellent SEO without configuration overhead.
Structure your content your way. No predefined templates or rigid schemas to work around.
Your content, your database, your deployment. No third-party service controls your data or charges based on usage.
Unlike Contentful, Sanity, or other headless CMSs, there's no pricing tier that scales with your traffic or content volume.
Content lives in your Postgres database in a standard format. Export or migrate anytime without proprietary APIs.
Because the CMS is part of your app, there's no API layer between your content and your pages. Updates appear instantly.
Modify the editor, add custom fields, or change the publishing workflow. You own the entire stack.
PawPress CMS integrates directly into a Next.js application using a simple architecture:
The setup is straightforward: initialize a Next.js project, configure Supabase, create the content schema, and build the editor interface. No microservices, no API gateways, no complex infrastructure.
Want to see PawPress CMS in production? Check out the live blog powered by this system.
Building a custom CMS isn't always the answer, but for focused use cases, it offers clarity and control that off-the-shelf solutions can't match.
PawPress CMS trades comprehensive features for simplicity. It works well when your requirements are narrow and ownership matters more than convenience.