What is CouchCMS?
CouchCMS is a content management system specifically designed for web designers, enabling them to transform static HTML sites into fully CMS-managed websites without any PHP expertise. By adding simple XHTML-like Couch tags to existing designs, users can implement CMS functionality in minutes while maintaining complete fidelity to their original markup, as Couch does not inject any additional code into the design.
The system features a customizable admin panel that starts blank and allows designers to add only the elements clients need to edit, alongside powerful capabilities like handling relations, saving form submissions to databases, and creating custom routes. As a time-tested, secure open-source solution used globally for nearly six years, CouchCMS offers robust protection against common web vulnerabilities like XSS and CSRF, providing a free alternative to commercial CMS options.
Features
- No PHP Required: Add CMS functionality to static HTML sites without PHP knowledge
- Untouched Markup: Maintains 100% fidelity to original design without adding extra code
- Customizable Admin Panel: Start with a blank panel and add only client-editable elements
- Powerful Features: Supports relations, form submissions, custom routes, and more
- Secure and Time-Tested: Protects against XSS, CSRF, and other web hacks with years of use
- Open Source and Free: Full-featured CMS available at no cost with support options
Use Cases
- Converting static HTML websites into CMS-managed sites
- Enabling clients to edit content on designer-created websites
- Building complex sites with database relations and custom routes without PHP expertise
- Saving form submissions directly into a database for contact forms or applications
- Creating secure websites with protection against common web vulnerabilities
