GitCMS
GitCMS is a Git-based visual content management system for Markdown and MDX on static websites.
What GitCMS is
GitCMS is a Git-based visual content management system for Markdown and MDX on static websites. It connects to a GitHub repository through its GitHub App, reading and writing content while keeping that content in the repository. The visual editor provides Markdown and MDX editing, slash-command blocks, and structured frontmatter fields. Publishing normally follows an approval workflow, and AI agents can submit drafts for people to review. Listed compatible agents include ChatGPT, Claude, OpenClaw, Hermes, Grok Bot, and Muse. GitCMS supports static-site generators including Astro, TanStack Start, Next.js, Hugo, Jekyll, Gatsby, Eleventy, VuePress, Docusaurus, Nuxt.js, and MkDocs. Media may stay in the repository or use S3-compatible storage such as AWS S3 or Cloudflare R2. Workspaces provide Editor, Reviewer, and Viewer roles with site and publishing controls. The Early-bird site license costs $49, paid once per website, includes one seat, and charges $9 per additional seat. A free trial exists, but no free plan is offered.
Good
- Visual Markdown and MDX editor
- Approval workflow before publishing
- Supports many static-site generators
- Role-based workspace access
- Media repository or S3 storage
Watch out
- No free plan
- GitHub is the listed provider
- Preview cannot save or publish changes
- Additional seats cost $9
Who it suits
GitCMS suits teams managing Markdown or MDX websites through GitHub and a supported static-site generator. It is also suited to organizations wanting review-based publishing, role controls, and optional AI drafting.
Verdict
GitCMS combines visual Markdown and MDX editing with repository-based ownership and review controls. Its paid site license and GitHub-centered workflow fit teams that want structured publishing for static sites.
Plans and prices
From GitCMS's own pricing page, checked 9 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Early-bird site license | $49, paid once | 1 site license · 1 seat included · $9 per additional seat · unlimited content edits · one-time per website during launch |
The facts
Each one read from GitCMS's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Access controls
- Workspaces can assign Editor, Reviewer, or Viewer roles and limit members to all or selected sites, with publishing permission configurable.checked 9 Oct 2026
- AI agents
- GitCMS supports AI agent workflows in which agents propose drafts and people review and approve before publishing.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Data handling
- GitCMS says repository content is fetched from GitHub on demand rather than stored persistently, and it does not train AI on customer content.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Editor
- The visual editor supports Markdown and MDX, slash-command blocks, and structured frontmatter fields.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Editorial workflow
- The default publishing mode sends edits through a review workflow before publishing.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Frameworks
- GitCMS supports static site generators that read Markdown or MDX, including Astro, TanStack Start, Next.js, Hugo, Jekyll, Gatsby, Eleventy, VuePress, Docusaurus, Nuxt.js, and MkDocs.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The site lists ChatGPT, Claude, OpenClaw, Hermes, Grok Bot, and Muse as compatible agents.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Media storage
- Media can be stored in the repository or in S3-compatible object storage such as AWS S3 or Cloudflare R2.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Preview limits
- Preview mode lets users explore a connected site but does not allow saving changes to GitHub, publishing, using MCP, or other remote write actions.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Product
- GitCMS is a Git-based visual CMS for Markdown and MDX content on static sites.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Security
- The privacy policy says connections use TLS, MCP tokens are stored as hashes, and repository content is not shared with third parties.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker invites users to contact the founder at [email protected] and lists [email protected] for privacy questions.checked 9 Oct 2026
The company
- Content ownership
- Content remains in the connected repository, which GitCMS reads and writes through its GitHub App.checked 9 Oct 2026
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