GitCMS

Git-based CMS for
Jekyll Sites

Enhance your Jekyll workflow with modern content management. GitCMS brings visual editing to Jekyll's powerful static site generation.

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How to Setup GitCMS for Jekyll 🚀

Get started with GitCMS in your Jekyll project in under 5 minutes

Install GitCMS Extension

Navigate to your Jekyll GitHub repository and click on the GitCMS icon in your Chrome extension menu. Click the 'Init' button to begin setup.

Setup Jekyll Repository

Enter your Jekyll site's URL and specify the media folder where your content assets will be stored. This creates an organized structure for all your media files.

Configure Collections

Create collections to organize your Jekyll content. Specify collection names and folder paths for your markdown files to establish a clear content structure that works perfectly with Jekyll.

Setup Frontmatter Schema

Define your frontmatter schema with various field types including title, text, datetime, media, and more to create a rich content editing experience tailored for Jekyll projects.

Edit and Preview Content

Use GitCMS's rich text editor to create and edit your Jekyll content. Preview your changes instantly before committing. The extension provides a side-by-side view of your markdown and rendered content.

Deploy Your Jekyll Site

Set up GitHub Actions workflows to automatically build and deploy your Jekyll site whenever content changes are pushed. Compatible with Netlify, Vercel, GitHub Pages, Cloudflare Pages, and other popular hosting platforms.