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KeystoneJS is an open source framework for developing database-driven websites, applications and APIs in Node.js. Built on Express and MongoDB.

KeystoneJS is an open-source, superpowered Node.js headless CMS designed to help developers build and scale applications faster by automating backend creation.

The main features of this tool include:

  • Schema-Driven Development: By describing your data schema, Keystone automatically generates a powerful GraphQL API and a beautiful Management UI for content and data.

  • 100% TypeScript Support: It is built for the modern ecosystem with full TypeScript/JavaScript support, fitting naturally into git-based workflows and CI/CD pipelines.

  • Granular Access Control: Offers highly sophisticated and fine-grained access control and session management, allowing developers to secure content and custom logic effectively.

  • Automated Database Management: Includes automated CRUD scaffolding and database migrations powered by Prisma, ensuring the database evolves as the code does.

  • Customizable Content Story: Features a next-generation rich text WYSIWYG editor that allows users to embed their own custom React components directly into the editing environment.

  • Deployment Flexibility: As an open-source project with no vendor lock-in, it can be deployed to managed services like Digital Ocean, Heroku, and Render, or onto custom "air-gapped" infrastructure.

  • Frontend Agnostic: It allows teams to access content from any frontend framework or distribution channel, whether building static sites, dynamic apps, or mobile experiences.