Documentation
Complete guide to using and developing with Adonis EOS — a modern, headless CMS built with AdonisJS, React, and PostgreSQL.
What is Adonis EOS?
Adonis EOS is a modern, headless CMS that combines:
AdonisJS - Robust Node.js backend framework
React + Inertia.js - Modern frontend with SSR
PostgreSQL - Reliable, powerful database
Tailwind CSS - Utility-first styling
Ready to build? Get started with the Installation guide.
Major Features
Adonis EOS is packed with features designed for both power users and content creators.
Feature | Description | Learn More |
|---|---|---|
Modular Content Engine | Build pages using reusable modules, custom post types, and global components. | |
AI-Native Workflow | Integrated AI agents for content generation, translation, and SEO. | |
Review & Collaboration | Multi-stage publishing workflow with draft, review, and live states. | |
Media Pipeline | Automatic image optimization, variants, and dark-mode support. | |
Internationalization | First-class multi-locale support for content and routing. | |
SEO & Site Search | Metadata management, canonical URLs, and built-in full-text search. | |
Custom Forms | Create complex forms with validation and submission tracking. | |
Model Context Protocol | Expose CMS context to external AI tools (like Cursor) for safe writes. | |
RBAC & Security | Granular Role-Based Access Control for users and API endpoints. | |
Workflows & Webhooks | Trigger external actions (n8n, Zapier) on content changes. | |
Taxonomies & Menus | Flexible categorization and drag-and-drop navigation management. | |
Analytics & Feedback | Track page performance and collect user feedback directly. |
For Content Editors
Basics - Fundamentals of content management
Collaboration - Teamwork and review workflows
Management - Media, translations, and SEO
For Developers
Getting Started - Installation and project setup
Architecture - Core principles and business logic
Extending the CMS - Theming and custom modules
Automation & AI - Workflows and AI agents
Content & Data - Taxonomies, menus, and fields
Operations & Security - CLI tools and access control
Version: 1.2.0 Last Updated: December 2025