Open Source Content & Publishing Tools
A curated collection of the best open source software for writing and publishing: content management systems, blogs, documentation and knowledge bases, digital asset management, and course platforms.
Simple content management for modern sites
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384Last commit
20 hours agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
A headless CMS designed for blogs, changelogs, and articles. Features intuitive editor, team collaboration, media management, and API integration.
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Anonymous publishing with no accounts, tracking, or logins
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320Last commit
3 days agoLicense
Unlicense
Self-hosted platform for publishing text anonymously. Write, get a link, share it. No accounts, no tracking, no edits after posting.
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Community-driven platform built for transparency
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411Last commit
13 hours agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
Open-source communication platform with multi-window chat, economy systems, and privacy-first approach. Built by communities for superior performance.
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Build lasting communities with modern forum technology
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339Last commit
18 hours agoLicense
MPL-2.0
Create permanent, discoverable communities with modern forum features. Combines discussion, curation, and wiki functionality in one platform.
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Effortless changelog creation for open-source projects
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284Last commit
2 months agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
Automate and simplify changelog generation from Git commits, ensuring clear and consistent project documentation.
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Open-source changelog & roadmap platform for teams
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301Last commit
8 months agoLicense
Apache-2.0
Self-hostable changelog and roadmap platform with community voting, automated newsletters, and kanban boards. Deploy with Docker in minutes.
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Effortless blogging for developers and tech enthusiasts
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254Last commit
2 months agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
A minimalist, markdown-based blogging platform designed for developers, featuring syntax highlighting and seamless Git integration.
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Personal blogging platform that meets you where you write
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194Last commit
9 hours agoLicense
MIT
Publish blog posts by email, from Obsidian, iA Writer, the web editor, CLI, or API. Includes RSS, email subscribers, analytics, custom domains, and full export.
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Launch your personal website in minutes, no coding required
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226Last commit
5 months agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
Free site builder to create a personal website with articles, projects, email capture, and analytics. Open source, fast, and beautifully designed.
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Organise, share, and control digital assets at scale
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81Last commit
3 days agoLicense
BSD-3-Clause
Self-hostable DAM platform for managing images, video, documents, and audio with metadata search, approval workflows, and open API integrations.
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Transform documentation with developer-focused simplicity
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114Last commit
4 days agoLicense
MIT
Create powerful, interactive documentation with hot reloading, TypeScript support, custom components, and built-in API docs generation.
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Blogging platform with built-in SEO, themes, and APIs
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23Last commit
1 day agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
Self-hostable blogging platform with a clean editor, zero-config SEO, custom themes, real-time collaboration, and built-in comments and newsletters.
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