# tryghost/ghost

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53,965 stars · 11,721 forks · JavaScript · MIT

## Links

- GitHub: https://github.com/TryGhost/Ghost
- Homepage: https://ghost.org
- awesome-repositories: https://awesome-repositories.com/repository/tryghost-ghost.md

## Topics

`blogging` `cms` `ghost` `javascript` `journalism` `nodejs` `publishing` `web-application`

## Description

Ghost is an open-source publishing platform and headless content management system designed for professional publishers. It provides a decoupled architecture that separates the content management backend from the front-end delivery layer, allowing users to manage editorial workflows and site data through structured web services.

The platform distinguishes itself by integrating a built-in membership and subscription engine, which enables creators to manage gated content, paid tiers, and secure member profiles directly within the system. It also features a dedicated infrastructure for professional newsletter publishing, supporting automated email distribution and subscriber engagement. Developers can interact with the platform through a comprehensive RESTful API or a dedicated JavaScript client library, while the system's headless nature allows for the delivery of content to any custom front-end application.

Beyond its core publishing capabilities, the platform includes a templated theme engine for server-side rendering and supports extensive customization through modular configuration adapters. These allow for flexible storage backends, event-driven webhooks for external integrations, and granular control over site settings and security.

The project provides extensive documentation for its administrative and content delivery APIs, alongside command-line tools for managing site configuration, theme validation, and environment settings.

## Tags

### Content Management & Publishing

- [Headless](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/content-management-publishing/content-management-systems/content-management-platforms/headless.md) — Separates the administrative backend from the presentation layer to serve content through structured web services.
- [Headless](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/content-management-publishing/static-site-document-generators/static-site-generators/publishing-platforms/headless.md) — Delivers content via a decoupled API architecture, allowing developers to build custom front-ends independently. ([source](https://docs.ghost.org/introduction.md))
- [Headless](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/content-management-publishing/content-management-systems/content-architecture-modeling/headless.md) — Functions as a decoupled backend that transmits content through an API rather than a fixed template engine.
- [Content Resource Endpoints](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/content-management-publishing/headless-api-driven-services/content-delivery-apis/content-resource-endpoints.md) — Exposes standardized endpoints for programmatically retrieving site data, including posts, pages, and metadata. ([source](https://docs.ghost.org/content-api.md))
- [Content Management APIs](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/content-management-publishing/headless-api-driven-services/content-management-apis.md) — Enables programmatic control over site settings and content structures through standard web requests. ([source](https://docs.ghost.org/admin-api.md))
- [Content Authoring and Editing](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/content-management-publishing/authoring-editorial-interfaces/content-authoring-editing.md) — Features a dedicated editorial interface and rich text editor designed for professional content creation and formatting. ([source](https://docs.ghost.org/architecture.md))
- [Professional Newsletter Publishing Engines](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/content-management-publishing/blog-newsletter-publishing/newsletter-platforms/professional-newsletter-publishing-engines.md) — Automates newsletter distribution and subscriber management directly from the publishing dashboard.
- [Editorial Workflows](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/content-management-publishing/authoring-editorial-interfaces/editorial-workflows.md) — Supports the full lifecycle of content production, from initial drafting to final review and publication.
- [Post Management APIs](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/content-management-publishing/headless-api-driven-services/content-management-apis/post-management-apis.md) — Provides specific endpoints for creating, updating, and managing individual content entries programmatically. ([source](https://docs.ghost.org/admin-api/posts/creating-a-post.md))
- [Newsletter Management APIs](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/content-management-publishing/headless-api-driven-services/content-management-apis/newsletter-management-apis.md) — Provides dedicated API endpoints for creating, updating, and managing newsletter content and distribution parameters. ([source](https://docs.ghost.org/admin-api/newsletters/updating-a-newsletter.md))

### Security & Cryptography

- [Subscription Membership Engines](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/security-cryptography/identity-access-management/authentication-strategies/authorization-and-user-administration/integrated-user-management/subscription-membership-engines.md) — Integrates user authentication with tiered access control and recurring payment management for gated content.
- [Administrative API Authentication](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/security-cryptography/identity-access-management/authentication-strategies/machine-and-protocol-identity/api-machine-authentication/administrative-api-authentication.md) — Secures administrative operations with token-based authentication to ensure authorized management of site resources. ([source](https://docs.ghost.org/admin-api.md))
- [Passwordless Authentication](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/security-cryptography/identity-access-management/authentication-strategies/user-facing-login-methods/standard-web-authentication-schemes/passwordless-authentication.md) — Implements secure, passwordless login flows using email-based tokens for user identity verification. ([source](https://docs.ghost.org/members.md))
- [Content Access Control Engines](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/security-cryptography/identity-access-management/access-control/data-resource-permissions/content-access-control-engines.md) — Restricts access to specific content items based on user subscription tiers and membership status. ([source](https://docs.ghost.org/members.md))
- [Security Architecture Patterns](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/security-cryptography/application-and-system-security/security-architecture-patterns.md) — Hardens server infrastructure by applying input sanitization, encryption, and automated configuration to mitigate common web-based threats. ([source](https://docs.ghost.org/security.md))
- [API and Machine Authentication](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/security-cryptography/identity-access-management/authentication-strategies/machine-and-protocol-identity/api-machine-authentication.md) — Validates administrative and member access via secure session credentials and passwordless email authentication.
- [User Management](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/security-cryptography/identity-access-management/identity-management/user-management.md) — Accepts member registration data and profile attributes through secure submission endpoints. ([source](https://docs.ghost.org/admin-api/members/creating-a-member.md))
- [TLS Certificate Management](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/security-cryptography/governance-policy-frameworks/security-infrastructure/tls-certificate-management.md) — Provisions and renews SSL certificates automatically to ensure encrypted traffic for hosted domains. ([source](https://docs.ghost.org/ghost-cli.md))
- [User Profile Management](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/security-cryptography/identity-access-management/identity-management/user-management/user-profile-management.md) — Stores and updates member attributes, including subscription status and custom labels, within a centralized database. ([source](https://docs.ghost.org/members.md))

### Software Engineering & Architecture

- [Headless Content Management Systems](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/software-engineering-architecture/software-architecture/architectural-patterns/layering-presentation/application-layer-architectures/headless-content-management-systems.md) — Powers a flexible content architecture that serves structured data to any external application without a coupled frontend.
- [Webhook Systems](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/software-engineering-architecture/integration-extensibility/webhook-systems.md) — Broadcasts internal state changes to registered endpoints to initiate automated responses to system events.

### Business & Productivity Software

- [Paid Membership Management Systems](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/business-productivity-software/business-intelligence-strategy/monetization-strategies/paid-membership-management-systems.md) — Handles gated content access and recurring subscription payments through integrated financial processing.
- [Subscription Billing](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/business-productivity-software/billing-systems/subscription-billing.md) — Connects with payment gateways to process recurring billing and manage customer financial data. ([source](https://docs.ghost.org/members.md))

### User Interface & Experience

- [Custom Theme Building](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/user-interface-experience/layout-utilities/presentation-engines/template-engines/custom-theme-building.md) — Utilizes a flexible templating language to build custom website layouts that separate HTML structure from dynamic data. ([source](https://docs.ghost.org/themes.md))
- [Logic-less Template Engines](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/user-interface-experience/layout-utilities/presentation-engines/template-engines/server-side-rendering-engines/logic-less-template-engines.md) — Maps dynamic database content into structured HTML layouts using a logic-less templating engine for server-side rendering.
- [Theme Settings Configurations](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/user-interface-experience/styling-theming-systems/content-styling/theme-management/theme-development/theme-settings-configurations.md) — Exposes schema-based configuration options that allow users to customize theme appearance directly within the interface. ([source](https://docs.ghost.org/themes.md))

### Development Tools & Productivity

- [RESTful APIs](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/development-tools-productivity/api-development-sdks/restful-apis.md) — Offers a RESTful interface for external systems to interact with site data using standard HTTP methods.

### Part of an Awesome List

- [Content Management Systems](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/awesome-lists/data/content-management-systems.md) — simple, powerful publishing platform.
- [Content Management Systems](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/awesome-lists/devtools/content-management-systems.md) — Professional publishing platform for newsletters and blogs.
- [Headless CMS](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/awesome-lists/devtools/headless-cms.md) — Blog platform usable as a headless CMS.
- [Publishing Systems](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/awesome-lists/devtools/publishing-systems.md) — Headless CMS designed for professional publishing.
- [Sponsored Projects](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/awesome-lists/devtools/sponsored-projects.md) — Funded through a community-driven crowdfunding campaign.
- [Blogging Platforms](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/awesome-lists/media/blogging-platforms.md) — Modern, professional-grade blogging and publishing platform.
- [Blogging Platforms](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/awesome-lists/productivity/blogging-platforms.md) — Publishing platform for professional blogging.
- [Content Management Systems](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/awesome-lists/productivity/content-management-systems.md) — Headless CMS for professional publishing.

### Networking & Communication

- [Mailing List Managers](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/networking-communication/communication-platforms-services/communication-platforms/email-management-systems/mailing-list-managers.md) — Manages subscriber databases and automated email delivery for mass communication and audience engagement.
- [Webhooks](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/networking-communication/communication-platforms-services/messaging-notification-systems/notification-systems/webhooks.md) — Dispatches automated event notifications to external URLs to trigger downstream workflows and third-party integrations. ([source](https://docs.ghost.org/webhooks.md))

### Web Development

- [Administrative API Endpoints](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/web-development/api-management-tools/api-development-management/web-apis/administrative-api-endpoints.md) — Maintains versioned API endpoints for performing CRUD operations on site data. ([source](https://docs.ghost.org/admin-api.md))

### Data & Databases

- [Content API Query Filters](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/data-databases/data-access-querying/api-query-languages/content-api-query-filters.md) — Enables precise data retrieval through a query syntax supporting property matching, comparison operators, and logical filtering. ([source](https://docs.ghost.org/content-api/filtering.md))
- [Cloud Storage Adapters](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/data-databases/cloud-storage-adapters.md) — Offloads media asset storage to external cloud services through configurable storage adapters. ([source](https://docs.ghost.org/config.md))
- [Cache Adapters](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/data-databases/data-engineering-infrastructure/data-persistence-storage/data-storage/cache-adapters.md) — Replaces default memory storage with external database solutions to enhance performance and data persistence. ([source](https://docs.ghost.org/config.md))
- [File System Storage Adapters](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/data-databases/storage-abstraction/file-system-storage-adapters.md) — Abstracts storage operations to allow media assets to reside on either local disks or external cloud providers.

### Graphics & Multimedia

- [Media File Upload Handlers](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/graphics-multimedia/media-production-suites/media-management-production/media-management-systems/media-file-upload-handlers.md) — Processes media uploads through a dedicated interface that performs file sanitization and supports diverse storage backends. ([source](https://docs.ghost.org/admin-api/images/overview.md))

### Programming Languages & Runtimes

- [JavaScript Client Libraries](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/programming-languages-runtimes/language-ecosystems-tooling/software-development-kits/javascript-client-libraries.md) — Simplifies API interaction, authentication, and data retrieval tasks through a specialized software development kit. ([source](https://docs.ghost.org/architecture.md))