Outstatic is a static content management system (CMS) specifically designed for Next.js applications. It allows developers to create, edit, and manage content on their websites without requiring extensive backend knowledge. Outstatic integrates with GitHub, enabling users to manage their content directly on the Outstatic dashboard or fetch it as needed in their Next.js application.
Key features of Outstatic include:
- Content Management: Outstatic enables users to create, edit, and manage content on their website, including collections and documents.
- GitHub Integration: Outstatic integrates with GitHub, allowing users to manage their content directly on the Outstatic dashboard or fetch it as needed in their Next.js application.
- Static Site Generation: Outstatic supports static site generation (SSG), enabling fast and secure deployment of websites.
- Markdown Editor: Outstatic features an interactive Markdown editor for creating documents, making it easy to format text and import images.
To get started with Outstatic, follow these steps:
- Create a GitHub OAuth App: Register a new GitHub OAuth app to authorize access to your GitHub repository.
- Install Outstatic: Install the Outstatic framework in your Next.js application using npm or yarn.
- Create Collections and Documents: Use the Outstatic dashboard to create collections and documents, which will be stored in your GitHub repository.
- Fetch Data: Use the Outstatic API to fetch data from your collections and documents in your Next.js application.
Outstatic provides a simple and efficient way to manage content on Next.js websites, making it an ideal solution for developers who want to focus on building their applications without worrying about the backend infrastructure.