# Looking for a Decap CMS alternative?

## AI agents & MCP: BCMS vs Decap CMS

BCMS is built for the agentic era. Connect Cursor, Claude Code, or any MCP client to manage entries, media, and schemas in plain English - with scoped keys and open-source[bcms agent skills](https://www.thebcms.com/agents.md). Decap CMS focuses on Git-based editing with no AI, agent, or MCP story on its homepage. BCMS is built for agents that create, update, and publish entries via MCP.

See the full setup guide - MCP config, install commands, and copy-paste prompts - on the[BCMS agents page](https://www.thebcms.com/agents.md).

### Summary: 8 Things BCMS can do better than Decap CMS

CMS delivers advanced features right out of the box: visual modeling, global search, built-in serverless functions, granular permissions, automatic TypeScript types, starter projects, advanced media management, and embeddable widgets. Decap CMS is flexible for Git-based workflows, but it lacks many of these higher-level features and requires more manual setup.

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## What you should know about Decap CMS?

Quick answers to the most common questions about Decap CMS, explained simply.

### What is Decap CMS?

Decap CMS (formerly Netlify CMS) is a free, open-source headless CMS that works as a wrapper for Git workflows. It connects directly with GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket to manage content, making it a simple but powerful tool for static sites, blogs, and smaller projects.

### How does Decap CMS work?

Decap CMS stores all content in your Git repository. Every change is saved as a commit, which means developers and editors work from the same source of truth. It integrates with any[static site generator](https://www.thebcms.com/blog/static-site-generation-vs-server-side-rendering.md).

### What is Decap CMS Editorial Workflow?

By enablingpublish_mode: editorial_workflowin the config file, you can use aworkflow tabto manage content status. This allows drafts, reviews, and approvals before publishing.

### Is Decap CMS free?

Yes. Decap CMS is 100% free and open source. There are no paid tiers or licensing fees.

### Decap CMS pros and cons?

Pros:

- Free and open source

- Works with any static site generator

- Git-based: content and code in one place

- Unlimited content types and custom fields

Cons:

- No way to create content types in the UI (must editconfig.yml)

- Can require a lot of manual configuration for features like images or markdown

- No responsive UI or mobile app