What is flatcms?
A super-simply drop-in headless CMS (with a lean admin dashboard) to power your next sidehustle, MVP, hobby project or irresponsibly unstable enterprise SaaS 🥳
Problem
Users managing content for side projects or MVPs traditionally use complex CMS platforms requiring database setup and maintenance. complex CMS platforms requiring database setup
Solution
A headless CMS tool that allows users to manage content via JSON and JavaScript without a database. JSON and JavaScript for content management, no database required
Customers
Developers, startup founders, indie hackers building lightweight projects or MVPs needing minimal setup.
Unique Features
Flat-file storage (JSON-based), zero database dependency, and a lean admin interface tailored for rapid side project deployment.
User Comments
Simplifies CMS setup for static sites
Perfect for small-scale projects
NoSQL approach reduces overhead
Lightweight but limited for large apps
Intuitive for developers
Traction
Launched on ProductHunt with 100+ upvotes; active integration in niche developer communities (exact metrics not disclosed).
Market Size
The global headless CMS market was valued at $328.5 million in 2020, projected to reach $1.6 billion by 2027 (MarketsandMarkets).
