vscode-front-matter

The premium Open Source alternative to Contentful

🎯 Best for:Developers who want a CMS experience without leaving their code editor.

What is vscode-front-matter?

Replaces external headless CMS dashboards with a native Visual Studio Code extension for managing static site metadata. It provides a visual interface for editing front matter, managing media, and previewing content within the IDE.

Tech Stack
TypeScriptFrontend & Headless CMS

Why vscode-front-matter?

  • No context switching
  • Git-based version control
  • Visual media management

Limitations

  • Tied to VS Code
  • Not suitable for non-technical editors
  • Local-first only
3/5/2026
Last Update
105
Forks
123
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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