SDKs and Dev Tools
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Unlock the full potential of dotCMS with APIs, webhooks, plugins, and CLI tools. Whether you're integrating with third-party systems, automating workflows, or extending platform capabilities, our developer tools give you the flexibility and control you need.
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dotCMS provides everything you need to build, extend, and automate your digital experiences. Dive into our developer toolkit and start creating today.
SDKs
SDKs
The dotCMS JavaScript Software Development Kit (SDK) is a group of JavaScript libraries created to facilitate the building of headless pages and the integration with popular frontend frameworks. The SDKs simplify the process of data retrieval through dotCMS REST APIs, enabling developers to concentrate on their front-end code for faster development.
APIs & Webhooks
APIs & Webhooks
dotCMS’s REST and GraphQL APIs gives developers full control over content, assets, workflows, and layouts, all through a flexible, API-first architecture. With compact JSON responses, it's easy to access, update, and manage content programmatically, making integration seamless across any tech stack.
Plugins
Plugins
dotCMS plugins allow you to extend and customize the platform to fit your unique needs. Whether you're adding new functionality, integrating with third-party systems, or modifying existing features, plugins provide a flexible way to build on top of dotCMS.
dotCLI
dotCLI
dotCLI is a command-line tool that simplifies development and deployment with dotCMS. It lets you manage content, configure settings, and automate common tasks, helping you work faster and with less manual effort. Whether you're deploying updates or managing environments, dotCLI gives you more control over your dotCMS instance.
Developer Resources
dotDev
The official developer hub for dotCMS, featuring in-depth documentation, API playgrounds, how-to guides, and starter kits to help you build with dotCMS.
Community
Connect with fellow developers, ask questions, share insights, and get support from the dotCMS community through forums, discussions, and live events.
GitHub
Explore the dotCMS open-source core, contribute to the platform, and access code samples, plugins, and SDKs for extending and customizing dotCMS.
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CarFinance 247 is one of the largest car finance brokers in the UK. With dotCMS’ help, they updated their outdated website and made it easier for marketers to update content without getting developer assistance.
Before dotCMS, we were wasting a small team of developers on website maintenance. With dotCMS Cloud, we have completely freed up our development team and no longer have to worry about bandwidth, security, upgrades and patches-- dotCMS takes care of all that.