Headless CMS right in your code editor | Front Matter
Check out our main features which help you manage your static-site
100% secure CMS
- Front Matter is a content management system that's built right into Visual Studio Code - no need for separate accounts or dependencies on websites or APIs. Plus, you can work offline and commit your changes when you're online, so you're never held back by internet outages. As we are not an online service, you can rest assured that your content is protected from DDoS attacks and other threats. Start writing and managing your content with ease using Front Matter.
Content Types
- Front Matter gives you the power to define and customize your content types to fit your specific needs. Our platform comes with a default content mapping, but you have the flexibility to extend or alter it to fit your unique requirements. With Front Matter, you're in control of your content - and we'll adjust to meet your needs. Experience the full capabilities of a CMS with Front Matter's customizable content types.
Full site/page preview
- With Front Matter, you can preview your site and pages directly within Visual Studio Code - no need to switch to a separate browser window. Our seamless integration allows you to see your changes in real-time and make adjustments on the fly. Say goodbye to tedious switching between tools - Front Matter makes it easy to see your work as you go.
Content, media, snippets, and data dashboard
- Front Matter's dashboard is your one-stop-shop for managing all your content, media, snippets, and data files. Easily filter by your content folders and perform quick actions to keep everything organized and easily accessible. And our tight integration with the editor panel allows you to insert media files or snippets into your articles with just a few clicks. Streamline your content management process with Front Matter's intuitive dashboard.
SEO Checks
- Front Matter's search engine optimization checks help you create better, more optimized articles. Our platform provides you with in-depth information about your title, description, content, keywords, and more, so you can make informed decisions about how to improve your SEO. With Front Matter, you'll have all the tools you need to craft high-quality, search-friendly content.
Use it the way you want it
- Front Matter is designed to be fully configurable to your needs. You can customize your editor experience and define how you want to use the platform, but that's just the beginning. If you have specific needs or want to automate tasks, our custom scripting capability allows you to add your own actions and hooks. For example, you can use a script to generate preview images or automate other processes. With Front Matter, you have the flexibility to create the perfect content management solution for your needs.
Explore reviews from Front Matter CMS users
Big.Gay.Santa
06/16/2025
Front Matter CMS has made my transition to Hugo from Wordpress so much easier than I thought it was going to be! Thanks, Elio, for this delightful tool
Benjamin
12/20/2024
Makes it so much easier to add and edit posts on my blog. Thanks!
medev25
11/04/2024
great
Scot Campbell
08/24/2024
I can't say enough good things about the Front Matter plugin for VS Code. As someone who manages a Jekyll site, I've found it to be an absolute game-changer. It's like having a super-smart assistant that knows exactly what I need when I'm working on my site. The way it handles front matter in Markdown files is just brilliant - it's made the whole process of adding and editing metadata so much smoother. I used to dread this part of content management, but now it's actually enjoyable. What really blows me away is how customizable this plugin is. It's like it was made just for me! I've been able to tweak it to fit my workflow perfectly, which has been a huge time-saver. And the fact that it works seamlessly in Cursor IDE, which is the VS Codium flavor I use, is the icing on the cake. If you're running a Jekyll site and haven't tried Front Matter yet, trust me, you're missing out. It's become such an essential part of my toolkit that I can't imagine working without it now.
Wenqiang
03/19/2024
算是免费里最强的吧，比一些收费的还好用。
peter kellner
02/22/2024
This is an awesome tool to with markdown files. I've converted my blog from Jekyll to Astro and this has been a huge help. Totally inspiring! thank you