# Ghost

> The world's most popular open source headless Node.js CMS

- Canonical URL: https://www.fosshunter.com/tools/ghost
- JSON export: https://www.fosshunter.com/tools/ghost.json
- Website: https://github.com/tryghost/Ghost
- Category: CMS
- Open source: yes
- Self-hostable: yes
- Verified listing: no
- Featured: no
- Published at: 2026-04-29T17:06:18+00:00
- Catalog revision: `210222524`

## Repository metrics (point-in-time)

- Repository: https://github.com/tryghost/Ghost
- Stars: 55663
- Forks: 12129
- Open issues: 203
- License: MIT
- Last push: 2026-11-03T12:56:47+00:00
- Metrics observed at (synced_at): 2026-11-03T13:02:54+00:00
- Archived: no

Tags: CMS, blogging-platform, Publishing, Newsletter
Tech stacks: javascript, nodejs, react, typescript

## Features
- Offers a headless architecture to deliver content via a robust API. *(highlighted)*
- Includes built in tools for paid memberships and email newsletters. *(highlighted)*
- Features a rich markdown and card based editor for content creators. *(highlighted)*

## Description

Ghost is a professional open source headless CMS designed for modern publishing. It provides powerful tools for managing memberships, subscriptions, and newsletters while offering a clean and intuitive writing experience for creators.

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