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The leading open-source headless CMS, 100% JavaScript/TypeScript, flexible and fully customizable.
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Strapi is an open-source, self-hosted headless CMS that lets developers build content APIs fast while giving content creators a friendly editing interface. Define your content models and Strapi generates a full API, ready to consume from any frontend, mobile app, or IoT device.
- Design content structures visually with the [**Content-Type Builder**](https://docs.strapi.io/cms/features/content-type-builder), no code required
- Auto-generated [**REST**](https://docs.strapi.io/cms/api/rest) & [**GraphQL**](https://docs.strapi.io/cms/plugins/graphql) APIs for every content type
- Granular [**Roles & Permissions**](https://docs.strapi.io/cms/features/users-permissions) out of the box
- Built-in [**Media Library**](https://docs.strapi.io/cms/features/media-library), [**Internationalization (i18n)**](https://docs.strapi.io/cms/features/internationalization), and [**Draft & Publish**](https://docs.strapi.io/cms/features/draft-and-publish)
- First-class **TypeScript** support with flexible database options (SQLite, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB)
- Extensible [**plugin system**](https://docs.strapi.io/cms/plugins-development/developing-plugins) and customizable admin dashboard
> Explore all features at **[strapi.io/features](https://strapi.io/features)**
> **Strapi AI** — Automate content modeling, media alt text, and translations with Strapi's built-in AI layer. [Learn more](https://strapi.io/ai)
### How Strapi handles requests
Every incoming request flows through a layered backend architecture: **Routes → Middlewares → Controllers → Services**.
> Learn more about backend customization in the [official docs](https://docs.strapi.io/cms/backend-customization).
## Getting Started
Read the Getting Started tutorial or follow the steps below:
### ⏳ Installation
Use the **Quickstart** command below to create a new Strapi project instantly:
```bash
npx create-strapi@latest my-project
```
This command generates a brand new project with the default features (authentication, permissions, content management, content type builder & file upload).
> Full installation options (including TypeScript, `--quickstart`, etc.) in the **[CLI installation docs](https://docs.strapi.io/cms/installation/cli#creating-a-strapi-project)**
### Requirements
> Hardware & software requirements (OS, Node.js, databases) at **[Requirements docs](https://docs.strapi.io/cms/deployment#hardware-and-software-requirements)**
## Docker
Strapi doesn't ship official Docker images, so you build your own from your project. The fastest way to get started is with the community CLI tool:
```bash
npx @strapi-community/dockerize@latest
```
This generates a `Dockerfile` and `docker-compose.yml` tailored to your project. See the [strapi-tool-dockerize](https://github.com/strapi-community/strapi-tool-dockerize) repo for more details.
> Dockerfiles, Docker Compose examples, production builds at **[Docker installation docs](https://docs.strapi.io/cms/installation/docker)**
## Deploy to Strapi Cloud
The fastest way to go from local to production. Strapi Cloud is the official managed hosting platform with zero DevOps, a built-in database, media library, and CDN.
> [**Deploy now**](https://cloud.strapi.io)
## LaunchPad
The official demo template combining Strapi with Next.js to get you started quickly.
> [**LaunchPad template**](https://github.com/strapi/LaunchPad)
### Try live demo
See for yourself what's under the hood by getting access to a [hosted Strapi project](https://strapi.io/demo) with sample data — [try it live](https://strapi.io/demo) or [pull locally](https://github.com/strapi/LaunchPad).
## Repositories
| Repository | Description |
| ------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------- |
| [**strapi/strapi**](https://github.com/strapi/strapi) | Core monorepo, the CMS itself |
| [**strapi/design-system**](https://github.com/strapi/design-system) | Strapi Design System, React component library |
| [**strapi/LaunchPad**](https://github.com/strapi/LaunchPad) | Demo app: Strapi + Next.js |
## Contributing & Community
Strapi is community-built and open source. For help, feedback, or to get involved:
- **[Discord](https://discord.strapi.io)**: Live discussion with the community and Strapi team
- **[GitHub Discussions](https://github.com/strapi/strapi/discussions)**: Ask questions, share projects, get feedback
- **[GitHub](https://github.com/strapi/strapi)**: Bug reports and contributions
- **[Contributing Guide](https://contributor.strapi.io/)**: How to contribute code, docs, and translations
- **[Community Content](https://github.com/strapi/community-content)**: Showcase, tutorials, starters, and templates
- **[Feedback](https://feedback.strapi.io)**: Roadmap and feature requests
- **[Twitter](https://twitter.com/strapijs)**: Get the news fast
- **[YouTube Channel](https://www.youtube.com/strapi)**: Learn from video tutorials
For general help, refer to the [official Strapi documentation](https://docs.strapi.io). New to open source? Check out [How to Contribute to Open Source](https://opensource.guide/).
## Migration
Follow our [migration guides](https://docs.strapi.io/developer-docs/latest/update-migration-guides/migration-guides.html) on the documentation to keep your projects up-to-date.
## Roadmap
Check out our [roadmap](https://feedback.strapi.io) to get informed of the latest features released and the upcoming ones. You may also give us insights and vote for a specific feature.
## Documentation
See our dedicated [repository](https://github.com/strapi/documentation) for the Strapi documentation, or view our documentation live:
- [CMS docs](https://docs.strapi.io/cms/intro)
- [Cloud docs](https://docs.strapi.io/cloud/intro)
## Security
If you discover a security issue, please report it responsibly. See our [Security Policy](https://github.com/strapi/strapi/blob/main/SECURITY.md) for our disclosure process and contact info.
## About Strapi
- **[Company Handbook](https://handbook.strapi.io)**: Our values, how we work, and more
- **[About Us](https://strapi.io/about-us)**: The story of Strapi
[Contact us](https://strapi.io/contact)
## Support Strapi
If Strapi is useful to you, give us a star. It helps more than you think!
## Thanks to All Contributors
Thank you to everyone who has contributed code, reported issues, and helped shape Strapi.
[](https://github.com/strapi/strapi/graphs/contributors)
## License
See the [LICENSE](./LICENSE) file for licensing information.
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