gatsby-starter-decap-cms

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🎯 Best for:Developers building React-based static sites with non-technical editors.

What is gatsby-starter-decap-cms?

A pre-configured starter kit for building static sites with Gatsby and managing content via Decap CMS. It provides a git-based workflow for content editors without requiring a traditional database.

Tech Stack
JavaScriptFrontend & Headless CMS

Why gatsby-starter-decap-cms?

  • Git-based CMS
  • React ecosystem
  • SEO optimized

Limitations

  • Slow build times
  • Gatsby complexity
  • Git merge conflicts
2/25/2026
Last Update
966
Forks
39
Issues
MIT
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on Contentful)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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