Strapi

Strapi is an open-source headless content management system (CMS) used to create APIs for websites and applications. It is built with Node.js and provides a customizable admin panel for content editors. Strapi offers RESTful and GraphQL APIs for delivering content to any front end and emphasizes self-hosting and flexibility. It supports modeling data with content types, allowing developers to define fields and relationships without writing backend logic.

The architecture of Strapi is based on a plugin-oriented design. Core features include a content type builder, a media library, user roles and permissions, authentication and authorization, and localization support. It also provides webhooks and programmable API routes. The platform can be extended through plugins, and developers can customize the admin interface and API behavior to fit specific projects.

Deployment and licensing: Strapi is released under the MIT license as an open-source project. It can be run on-premises or hosted by users, with additional options offered by the vendor for enterprise or cloud services. The project has a growing ecosystem of plugins and a community of users and contributors that participate in ongoing development and support.

Strapi is commonly used to back web applications, mobile apps, and e-commerce sites by providing a structured, API-first backend. Its self-hosted nature and extensible architecture make it a popular choice for teams seeking control over data models, delivery, and deployment.