A Lightweight MDX CMS for Static Sites (No Git, No Complex Setup)

Hey everyone!

I’ve been working on SwapCone, a simple yet powerful Markdown/MDX content management system designed for static sites. Unlike traditional CMS platforms, SwapCone focuses on ease of use, allowing anyone to edit MDX content without touching Git or setting up a complex backend.

What Makes SwapCone Unique?

Drag-and-Drop Editing – Easily rearrange content blocks, modify text, and add elements like images, links, and lists. Markdown & MDX Support – Works seamlessly with static site generators (SSG) like Next.js, Gatsby, and Astro. Import & Edit MDX – No more dealing with raw files; just upload, edit, and export with ease. No Git, No Databases – Unlike other CMS solutions, SwapCone is fully frontend-based for quick content updates. Component Support – Use React components inside MDX to enhance interactivity. Fast & SEO-Friendly – Built with Next.js, optimized for performance.

How It Works

1⃣ Upload or create MDX files. 2⃣ Edit content visually with an intuitive UI. 3⃣ Export your MDX files for use with any SSG.

Who is this for? • Developers & Content Creators managing MDX-based blogs, docs, or landing pages. • Next.js users looking for a lightweight alternative to a headless CMS. • Anyone tired of Git-based content management.

Would love your thoughts! Does this sound useful to you? What features would you like to see? Any pain points in existing MDX workflows that this could solve?

For anyone wondering, MDX is a mix of Markdown and JSX: https://mdxjs.com/.

It looks neat, but a demo blog would have been nice to see.