A modern CMS for teams who ship fast and stay organized.
MonkeysCMS combines Drupal-level structure (content types, relationships, taxonomies, permissions) with WordPress-style usability—powered by a code-first approach, a clean relational data model, and a solid framework foundation.
Built for real-world projects
Agencies, product teams, and developers use CMSs every day. MonkeysCMS is built for the workflows that matter: structured content, reusable building blocks, safe changes, and fast delivery.
The CMS tradeoff is outdated.
Most teams end up stuck choosing between two extremes: the speed of a simple CMS with long-term technical debt, or the power of a structured CMS with heavy complexity. MonkeysCMS aims to remove that tradeoff.
WordPress problems
Fast to start, but content structure becomes fragile. Complex sites rely on plugins + conventions + meta-fields that are hard to maintain at scale.
Drupal problems
Extremely powerful, but the learning curve and configuration overhead can slow teams down—especially when you want "simple" things done quickly.
Custom CMS problems
You get control, but you rebuild the same features again: media, permissions, revisions, taxonomy, menus, layouts, caching…
MonkeysCMS is the middle path: structured, modular, and code-first — without the usual CMS baggage.
Built for websites that need structure.
Marketing sites with real content structure
Landing pages, product pages, case studies, team pages, press, docs.
Documentation + knowledge bases
Taxonomies, categories, versioned content, fast listings.
Multi-site agency setups
Reusable modules, consistent architecture, faster launches.
Hybrid web apps
CMS-managed content + app-driven features under one roof.
Code-first content modeling
Define your content in code so it's reviewable, testable, and versioned.
- Content types and fields live in code (not clicks-only)
- Relationships are explicit (not implied with meta hacks)
- You can scaffold and iterate quickly
Modular architecture
Install only what you need; build reusable feature modules.
- Features stay isolated and portable
- Better long-term maintainability
- Easier contributor ecosystem
Clean relational schema
Your content lives in normalized tables designed for clarity and performance.
- Easier reporting and integration
- Better query performance
- Less "mystery data" and fewer edge cases
Everything you need to build structured sites
Content & Structure
Content Types
Define data models for pages, posts, products, etc.
Field system
Text, numbers, booleans, json, datetime, and more
Relations
Model real relationships between entities
Taxonomy
Categories, tags, hierarchies, classification
Menus
Structured navigation, trees, custom links
Site Building
Blocks
Reusable components you can place in regions
Theme Regions
Predictable layout slots
Template-based
Clean view layer, component-friendly
Hybrid delivery
Server-rendered pages + API-driven UI
Admin & Security
Roles & permissions
Granular RBAC
Admin REST API
Build custom admin UI or integrate tools
Config & settings
Manage site-level configuration cleanly
Caching strategy
Built-in performance hooks
Developer Experience
CLI tools
Scaffold, manage modules, automate tasks
Predictable structure
Sane conventions for large projects
Testing ready
Encourage testable modules and upgrades
A CMS architecture that scales with your team
MonkeysCMS is designed like a modern platform: modular features, explicit data models, clean boundaries, and an API-first mindset—with a framework-grade backend underneath.
Modules define features + entities
Encapsulate functionality in portable, reusable modules
Entities define schema + relationships
Clear data models with explicit relationships
Theme layer renders pages + regions
Predictable templates with component-friendly architecture
Admin API powers UI and integrations
RESTful endpoints for headless or hybrid delivery
Build monolith-first for simplicity, scale outward when needed.
Built on a solid foundation
MonkeysCMS isn't just a CMS—it's built on the MonkeysLegion Framework.
MonkeysLegion provides the backend foundation and shared services that make MonkeysCMS predictable to extend, easier to maintain, and ready for real projects.
MonkeysLegion
The Core Framework
- 01Base skeleton for rapid application development
- 02Standardized service container and dependency injection
- 03Shared core components across the MonkeysCloud ecosystem
How it works
Model your content
Define content types and fields. Structure is predictable. You know what "a page" is in your codebase.
Compose your site with blocks
Build reusable blocks (hero, CTA, testimonial, listing) and place them into theme regions.
Publish with confidence
Use permissions to protect workflows. Add revisions and moderation as your editorial needs grow.
Deliver headless or hybrid
Use the Admin API to power Next.js, mobile apps, dashboards—or render server-side with themes.
Why MonkeysCMS wins where others hurt
MonkeysCMS vs WordPress
- Real content modeling (not just "posts" + custom fields)
- Cleaner database structure for long-term growth
- Better modularity for teams and reusable features
- Modern development patterns (code-first, testable)
- A stable foundation without plugin chaos
MonkeysCMS vs Drupal
- Faster learning curve and setup
- Less configuration ceremony
- Code-first modeling without config-sync anxiety
- Modern DX for developers and contributors
WordPress is easy until it isn't. Drupal is powerful but heavy. MonkeysCMS is built for the middle ground.
Fast by default. Predictable under load.
Security without "plugin roulette"
- RBAC roles and permissions
- Safer extension model via modules
- Clear boundaries between admin, content, and rendering
- Ideal foundation for audited deployments
Open-source and contributor-friendly
MonkeysCMS is built in the open. Whether you're fixing bugs, improving DX, or building modules and themes—your contributions shape the platform.
Core
Schema evolution, field system, caching, APIs
Modules
Media, views/listings, workflows
Themes
Starter themes, components, templates
Tooling
Scaffolding, docs, examples
What's next
Frequently asked questions
Build structured websites faster—
without CMS headaches.
MonkeysCMS gives you a clean data model, modular features, and a modern developer experience.
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