CMCler

CMCler is an open-source software platform designed to streamline content management and clerical workflows within organizations. It provides a unified environment to manage documents, forms, metadata, and task-oriented processes, integrating with existing content management systems, enterprise resource planning systems, and document workflows. The goal is to improve automation, traceability, and interoperability across systems.

CMCler features a modular architecture with a core processing engine and a plugin system. The core handles workflow orchestration, state management for content lifecycles, and event-driven automation. Connectors enable integration with common CMSs, ERP systems, cloud storage, and OCR or AI services. It offers a template-driven document generator, a configurable form designer, and data extraction with validation. Additional capabilities include role-based access control, comprehensive audit trails, versioning, and task assignment. The platform exposes REST and GraphQL APIs and uses JSON or YAML for configuration. It supports deployment via Docker and Kubernetes and can be run on-premises or in the cloud, with localization and multi-language support.

CMCler is maintained as an open-source project under an permissive license and is developed by a volunteer community. A governance group oversees core improvements, connectors, templates, and documentation. The project emphasizes extensibility, interoperability, and safety in automation, encouraging contributions from users and developers.

Usage of CMCler spans sectors such as nonprofits, government, education, and small to mid-size organizations. Typical applications include intake automation, document assembly, records management, and multi-step approval workflows. While powerful, effective use requires appropriate configuration, governance, and alignment with organizational policies.

See also: content management system, workflow automation, business process management.