Automad

Automad is a file-based flat CMS and template engine. It is designed to be fully portable, not relying on a database or fixed location, and requires no complex setup process. All data is stored in human-readable format. A two-step caching system makes your website extremely fast. The web-based user interface makes managing the site easy (even for beginners). The template engine allows designers to build custom themes and templates without PHP knowledge. The extension interface allows developers to create plugins for various functionalities. Deploying and backing up is as simple as copying the Automad directory. The entire site can also be placed under version control using Git or Mercurial. Features File-based - No database required Human-readable template syntax - Build your own themes - No PHP knowledge needed Portability - Easily copy, move, back up, or version control your site Caching engine - Smart two-step caching system reduces rendering time Integrated search engine - Create your own search page in just a few steps Tagging system - Tag your pages and use Automad's filtering methods Markdown support - Build your content using popular Markdown syntax Graphical user interface - Manage your site via a browser Extensibility - Develop your own plugins to extend Automad's core functionality Included responsive themes - Get started right away with included themes Automatically generated sitemap.xml - Let Google know about your content

Automad is a file-based flat-file content management system and template engine that requires no database, offering a fast, portable website management experience, and supports easy creation of custom themes and extended functionalities.