Zenblog

Zenblog is a tiny blogging CMS designed for both developers and marketers. It offers a Notion-like editor and a simple headless API that lets you launch a blog quickly without the complexities of traditional CMS setups.

Zenblog is the open source alternative to:

WordPress

Beehiiv

Substack

Medium

About Zenblog

Zenblog provides a streamlined writing experience with an intuitive, Notion-inspired editor that helps you focus on content creation. Developers can easily integrate Zenblog into any stack using its HTTP API or typesafe TypeScript client. The platform offers built-in image hosting and rapid setup, eliminating the need for backend server management.

Key Features

Notion-like powerful yet simple editor
Easy integration with HTTP API and typesafe TypeScript client
Quick setup with minimal configuration required
Built-in image hosting
Developer-friendly, works with any tech stack

Summary

Zenblog delivers a hassle-free blogging experience with its clean interface and robust API integrations. Focus on writing while the CMS handles the heavy lifting, making it ideal for developers looking for simplicity and efficiency in managing content.

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