Total CMS 3
Build the site. Let them run it.
Total CMS turns any Stacks site into one your clients can update themselves — blog posts, galleries, files, images, and content models you design. No database, no server configuration, no monthly fees. Drop in the free Stacks addon, drag your content into place, and hand over the keys. Version 3.5 adds a built-in MCP server, so Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor can work with your content too.
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Total CMS 3
A modern, file-based content management system built for Stacks. No database required. No server configuration. Just simple, powerful content management.
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Everything You Need
Total CMS includes all the tools you need to build dynamic, content-driven websites.
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No Database Required
Store all your content in simple JSON files. No MySQL, no server configuration, just files you can control and deploy anywhere.
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AI-Ready with MCP
Connect Claude, ChatGPT, or Cursor straight to your site. Agents search your content and answer questions from your own documentation — and on Pro, draft and update content for you.
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Build Entire Sites
Site Builder makes pages, routes, and templates something you edit in the admin. Add a page and it is live — no build step, no deploy, no rebuild.
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Pre-Built Admin Dashboard
Manage your content with an intuitive, user-friendly interface designed for editors of all skill levels.
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Smart Image Processing
Resize, crop, and optimize images on-the-fly. Add watermarks, extract EXIF data, and generate responsive srcsets automatically.
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Built-in Security
Passwordless passkey login, CSRF protection, brute force prevention, and SVG sanitization included out of the box.
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Multi-Layer Caching
Intelligent caching with automatic failover. APCu, Redis, Memcached, or filesystem—Total CMS picks the fastest available option.
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One-Click Backups
Export entire projects instantly with JumpStart. Perfect for backups, migrations, or creating reusable starter kits.
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Extend Everything
Add your own fields, Twig functions, admin pages, and CLI commands with extensions — each one sandboxed, permission-controlled, and safe to switch off.
Content Types
Schemas
Schemas define the structure of your content. Each type provides specialized editing interfaces and validation rules designed for that specific content type.
- 18 built-in content types ready to use
- Blog posts with categories, tags, and scheduling
- Galleries with drag-and-drop image management
- Pro users can create unlimited custom schemas
Media Processing
ImageWorks
Powerful on-the-fly image processing. Resize, crop, and transform images dynamically without storing multiple versions on your server.
- Smart focal point detection for perfect crops
- Automatic responsive image generation
- EXIF metadata extraction for alt text
- Text and image watermarks with custom fonts
For Agencies
Client-Ready Dashboard
A clean, intuitive admin interface that clients can use without training. Customize the branding to make it yours.
- Simple interface clients can use immediately
- Whitelabel with your logo and colors
- Access groups to control who can edit what
- Built-in email notifications with templates
For Developers
Twig Templating
Full Twig integration with 80+ custom filters and 60+ functions designed specifically for content management. Test templates live in the Playground.
- Powerful CMS Grid tag for content loops
- Load More pagination for progressive content loading
- Template Designer for live template editing from Stacks
- Custom filters for dates, text, colors, and more
- Factory data for realistic test content
Flexibility
Data Access
Access your content however you need it. Generate RSS feeds, sitemaps, export to CSV, or build headless applications with the REST API.
- Automatic RSS feed generation
- SEO-friendly XML sitemaps
- Collection reports and analytics
- Export data as CSV or JSON
- Full REST API for headless CMS
Migration
Easy Upgrades
Already using another CMS? Total CMS makes it easy to migrate your content with built-in import tools.
- Automatic Total CMS 1 migration
- Alloy CMS content import
- WordPress import with media migration
- CSV, JSON, RSS, and URL imports
Automation
Form Actions
Control what happens after form submissions. Send emails, trigger webhooks, or redirect users. Chain multiple actions together for complex workflows.
- Email notifications with templates
- Webhook integrations (Zapier, Make, etc.)
- Smart redirects after submission
- Chain multiple actions together
Built-in Tools
Admin Utilities
Everything you need to manage your site is built right in. No plugins, no extensions, no extra costs.
- Cache manager with one-click clearing
- Image batch processor
- Background job queue
- Log analyzer for debugging
- Pretty URL builder
Form Builder
36 Field Types
Build any form you can imagine with our comprehensive field library. From simple text inputs to complex gallery uploaders, each field type provides the right editing experience.
- Text, number, date, time, phone, email
- Image and gallery uploaders
- Rich text editor with markdown
- Selects, checkboxes, radio buttons
- Color pickers with OKLCH support
Smart upgrades, built right in.
To keep upgrades simple and error-free, they are not purchased through this website. Instead, Total CMS 3 includes a built-in store in the admin dashboard that automatically recognizes your domain and license and shows only the upgrade paths available to you. The pricing below is provided as a reference — your dashboard will always present the correct options and pricing for your license.
Total CMS Lite is no longer sold. Existing Lite licenses remain fully supported — you can renew updates, rehome to a new domain, or upgrade to Standard or Pro at the prices shown.
| From / To | T3 Standard | T3 Pro |
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| New Purchase | $195 | $395 |
| Total CMS 1 | $125 | $325 |
| T3 Lite | $115 | $325 |
| T3 Standard | — | $225 |
| T3 Pro | — | — |
Buy once. Use forever. Update when you want.
Total CMS 3 includes two years of free updates and feature releases with every license. When that period ends, you’re free to renew updates only if it benefits you. Your installed version will never stop working, even if updates expire. This is not a subscription. You own your license, your software, and your workflow.
| Edition | 1 Year | 5 Years |
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| Lite | $25 | $85 |
| Standard | $45 | $155 |
| Pro | $85 | $295 |
Rehoming Pricing
| Edition | Price |
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| Lite | $35 |
| Standard | $75 |
| Pro | $125 |
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