Front Matter
Front Matter is a headless CMS that integrates directly into popular code editors like Visual Studio Code and GitPod.
Our verdict
Who it's for
Manage static site content and Markdown files directly within your code editor.
Who should look elsewhere
Requires a code editor for operation, not a standalone web-based CMS
Pros
- +Seamless integration with code editors (e.g., VS Code, GitPod)
- +Eliminates the need to switch between different tools for content management
- +100% secure as it runs locally, no external dependencies or online accounts
- +Allows offline content creation and management
- +Highly configurable and customizable with content types and scripting
Cons
- −Requires a code editor for operation, not a standalone web-based CMS
- −May have a learning curve for non-developers unfamiliar with editor extensions
- −Specific features might be limited compared to full-fledged web-based CMS platforms
Key features
- ✓In-editor content management
- ✓Media dashboard for file management
- ✓Customizable content types
- ✓Full site/page preview within the editor
- ✓Content, media, snippets, and data dashboard
- ✓SEO checks (title, description, content, keywords)
- ✓Custom scripting and automation hooks
- ✓Offline capabilities
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | — | month | 100% secure CMS; Content Types; Full site/page preview |