Squidex

Squidex is an open-source headless content management system and content hub. It provides a rich API for delivering content to custom frontend applications, such as websites, native mobile apps, or other server-side processes. The software separates content management from the presentation layer, leaving the user interface design entirely to the developer.

The application is built with ASP.NET Core and follows the Command Query Responsibility Segregation (CQRS) pattern. It is designed to run on Windows and Linux environments and is accessed through modern web browsers. It can be deployed via Docker, Kubernetes, or directly on various cloud platforms including Azure, AWS, GCP, Heroku, Render, and Vultr, as well as on IIS servers.

Key features

• API delivery with OData filtering capabilities
• Swagger definitions for API documentation
• Support for MongoDB, PostgreSQL, MySQL, and SQL Server databases
• Integration with GridFS for asset storage
• Support for Azure Store and FTP asset stores
• Rule actions including Kafka integration
• Email rule support for automated notifications
• Custom regex patterns and custom editors

Squidex is intended for developers who require a flexible backend to manage content without being tied to a specific frontend template. The architecture supports multiple database backends and various deployment options, from traditional IIS hosting to modern containerized environments. By utilizing a headless approach, it allows for the creation of custom content schemas that are then exposed via the API as a data source for any client application. This makes it suitable for projects where content must be synchronized across multiple platforms or where a highly specific user experience is required that traditional CMS templates cannot provide.

This software serves as a backend content hub for developers building decoupled applications.