The ModernHeadless CMS
Build fast, scalable websites with Payload CMS and Next.js - full control, no limits.
Everything you need to build
Powerful features for developers and editors, no compromises.
Visual Admin Panel
Easy-to-use admin dashboard for non-technical editors with drag-and-drop blocks, rich text editing, and media management.
Full TypeScript Support
End-to-end type safety across frontend and backend with generated types.
Headless & API-First
REST and GraphQL APIs out of the box for modern frontend stacks.
Custom Fields & Collections
Flexible content modeling with relationships and nested structures.
Auth & Roles
Role-based permissions and access control for secure workflows.
Media Management
Built-in uploads, optimization, previews, and responsive media handling.
Built for developers who want control
No locked-in architecture. Full customization with hooks, access control, and custom endpoints.
// collections/Posts.ts
export const Posts: CollectionConfig = {
slug: 'posts',
endpoints: [
{
path: '/featured',
method: 'get',
handler: async () => {
// custom logic
},
},
],
}// collections/Pages.ts
export const Pages: CollectionConfig = {
slug: 'pages',
access: {
update: ({ req: { user } }) => user?.role === 'admin',
},
hooks: {
beforeChange: [async ({ data }) => ({ ...data, updatedAt: new Date() })],
},
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