Monstra
Lightweight flat-file CMS that needs no database
Monstra is a small, fast content management system that stores all content in flat files instead of a database. It is designed to be simple to deploy and maintain, making it suitable for small sites and brochure pages.
Key features
- Flat-file storage
- Plugin system
- Simple page editor
- Low resource usage
Strengths
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Written in PHP
- Tiny footprint — runs in 64 MB RAM
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