# Elements CMS - more information?

**URL:** <https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/elements-cms-more-information/47437>\
**Category:** Elements\
**Created:** [May 7, 2025, 6:02am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/elements-cms-more-information/47437 "2025-05-07T06:02:37Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
**Page:** 1

<div class="post-metadata">

**Author:** ![gallifrey55](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/919ad9/32.png) [@gallifrey55](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/gallifrey55)\
**Post date:** [May 7, 2025, 6:02am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/elements-cms-more-information/47437/1 "2025-05-07T06:02:37Z")

</div>

Is there any more information about the built-in CMS referenced in yesterday’s email, eg timing, functionality.

---

<div class="post-metadata">

**Author:** ![ben](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/ben/32/28488_2.png) [@ben](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/ben)\
**Post date:** [May 7, 2025, 7:53am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/elements-cms-more-information/47437/2 "2025-05-07T07:53:23Z")

</div>

Hi @gallifrey55

We’re currently in the process of building out the CMS system. A couple of weeks ago, I shared a [Blogging Preview on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zeR9QPBpHbY) that gives an early look at the proof-of-concept — it’s worth checking out, as the CMS will work in a very similar way.

The CMS will be a **flat-file system** that uses **PHP** and **Markdown**. It reads content directly from markdown files and displays it on your site — no database required.

What makes this system powerful is its flexibility: you’ll be able to design your content freely using any built-in [Elements](https://elementsapp.io/) components. That means you can place CMS-driven content inside a Grid, Flex, Container, or anything else — giving you full creative control over your layout and design.

We’ll also be introducing **CMS Templates** — pre-designed layouts that automatically pull in CMS data from your site. So, for example, adding a blog listing to your homepage will be quick and easy.

On top of that, the CMS will be **open and extensible**. Users and developers will be able to hook into the system, allowing for custom integrations, new features, and third-party add-ons in the future.

And yes — we’re planning to add **online editing components** too (although this will come later, after the CMS is in [Elements](https://elementsapp.io/)). These will let you log in from anywhere and update, add, or remove content directly on your live site.

I can’t say exactly when all this will be finished and ship in [Elements](https://elementsapp.io/), but we are actively working on it as I type — so I would expect it to be weeks, rather than months!

Hope that helps, and let me know if you have any further questions 😃