Alinea

Alinea is an open source headless content management system specifically designed for Next.js applications. It stores content directly in your Git repository, eliminating the need for external databases or complex migrations. Content editors work in a clean dashboard to manage pages in a hierarchical structure, while developers define content schemas in code with full TypeScript support. The system provides version control for content, allowing teams to branch and test content changes just like they do with code.

What sets Alinea apart is its tight integration with modern development workflows. Content is fully typed without requiring a generation step, and the query API allows developers to access content directly in React components. The system includes live previews that work with React Server Components, custom field creation capabilities, and supports both self-hosted deployment and managed cloud hosting through Alinea Cloud. Everything bundles at build time, so there's no runtime fetching or external requests needed.

This CMS is ideal for web development teams building Next.js websites who want content management without compromising their development workflow. It works well for blogs, marketing sites, and documentation where content needs to be version-controlled and developers want type-safe content access. The open source nature means teams can extend and customize the system to fit their specific needs.