Forestry

Forestry is a company that offers a content management system (CMS) designed to simplify the process of posting and updating content on static websites. Their flagship CMS supports popular static site generators such as Jekyll, Hugo, and Next.js, and is particularly suited for creating documentation sites. Initially launched as an open-source project by Forestry.io, TinaCMS was developed to provide a flexible, inline-editing CMS experience that is Git-backed, enabling seamless content management without the need for databases or complex infrastructure. TinaCMS empowers developers and content creators to edit, preview, and manage both static and dynamic sites effortlessly by combining the power of GitHub’s version control with visual Markdown editing. It features live previews, real-time editing, and a file-based content management approach that bridges the gap between technical and non-technical users. The system includes enhanced block editors, improved schema management, expanded plugin support, and a Media Manager, making it highly adaptable for various use cases. Version 2 of TinaCMS introduced significant improvements such as better content indexing and performance, alongside the launch of the AI-driven TinaGPT chatbot, integrating intelligent assistance into the platform. TinaCloud, an extension of the CMS, offers Git-backed editing without requiring users to handle infrastructure, thus simplifying deployment for small teams. Overall, Forestry’s solution provides a developer-friendly, open-source CMS that streamlines collaboration between content teams and developers, making static site content management more accessible and efficient.