Static CMS Options: Implementation Challenges #
I wanted a simple CMS for my static site. Here are the adoption barriers I encountered with three popular options:
| CMS | Adoption Challenge |
|---|---|
| Tina CMS | Incompatible with GitHub fine-grained PATs - requires broader repository permissions |
| Pages CMS | Similar authentication limitation - can’t use with fine-grained GitHub PATs |
| Couch CMS | Maintenance concerns (last updated 2022) - potential security implications |
Conclusion #
After evaluating these options and finding them all unsuitable, I’ve decided to stick with Hugo for its simplicity and reliability. Instead of adding a CMS layer, I’ll be switching to Cloudflare for hosting, which will provide me with page view insights and the option to use Cloudflare Workers for dynamic functionality when needed.
References #
- Tina CMS - Forestry’s successor
- Pages CMS - Part of CloudCannon
- Couch CMS - Abandoned PHP-based option
- Cloudflare Pages - Static site hosting with analytics and Workers support