A lightweight CMS with AI assistant. Runs even on a potato.
Forget about heavy frameworks and DB setup. apidcms is a fast PHP+SQLite engine. Installs in a minute, writes code and builds databases with AI.
Websites got too heavy. We fixed that.
Heavy CMS and frameworks
- Dependencies, lag
- Need powerful servers
- Long database setup
apidcms
- Runs on PHP 8+
- Single .sqlite file database
- Instant response
- Deploy by copying files
Your personal AI developer right in the admin panel
Zero code. Just describe your task and the neural network handles the grunt work.
From a text landing page to a smart AI chat
Core page types built in. Mix and match for your needs.
Landing
Assemble from sections using any table
Blog
Categories, pagination, sorting
Catalog
Storefront with filtering
Form
JSON config, validation, auto-replies
AI Chat
AI chats with users based on your site content
API
RESTful API for external integrations
From idea to launch — in 4 steps
Manage your site as easily as Airtable or Notion tables.
Create a table
Add data columns without SQL
Choose a template
Or ask AI to write the Twig markup
Fill with content
Enter data manually or generate with AI
Publish
Site goes live, works instantly
Everything you need. Nothing you don't.
Full-featured system functionality in a micro format.
Dynamic Tables
CRUD interface, any field types, no SQL
Built-in Analytics
Sources, devices, dashboards. No Google Analytics needed.
Smart Forms
Builder, CSRF protection, email notifications, GDPR checkbox
File Manager
ETag caching, thumbnails (Imagick)
Plugin System
Cart, user accounts. One-click activation.
CSV Import/Export
Import and export data from any table. Auto column mapping.
Architecture for those who get it
SQLite Database
One file. No MySQL server needed. Backup is just copying the file.
Built-in Documentation
In-depth articles and guides for every feature. Right from the admin panel.
Custom MVC
No framework bloat. Fast core loading and minimal resources.
Who is apidcms for?
Start your new apidcms project today
Completely free. Open source under MIT license. Download, upload to hosting, and build a site in 15 minutes.
Download apidcms (.zip)