# Strapi

> Strapi headless CMS with REST and GraphQL. Use for content APIs.

- Skill: `g1joshi/strapi` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add g1joshi/strapi`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/g1joshi/strapi/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Integrations & APIs
- Author: G1Joshi (https://skillmd.com/u/g1joshi)
- Updated: 2026-09-10
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/g1joshi/strapi

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# Strapi

Strapi v5 (2025) introduces a **Document Service API**, Draft & Publish 2.0, and a content history feature. It is the leading self-hosted Headless CMS.

## When to Use

- **Custom Content**: You need a flexible schema builder.
- **Self-Hosted**: Data privacy requirements prevent SaaS CMS.
- **API First**: REST and GraphQL APIs generated automatically.

## Core Concepts

### Content Types

Builder UI to define `Articles`, `Products`.

### RBAC

Role-Based Access Control for content editors.

### Plugins

Marketplace for SEO, comments, auth providers.

## Best Practices (2025)

**Do**:

- **Use TypeScript**: v5 codebase is fully TypeScript.
- **Use Environment Variables**: For secrets configuration.
- **Use the Transfer Feature**: To move data between local/staging/production.

**Don't**:

- **Don't hack core**: Use the plugin system and middleware to extend functionality.

## References

- [Strapi Documentation](https://strapi.io/)