payloadcms/payload
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Payload is the open-source, fullstack Next.js framework, giving you instant backend superpowers. Get a full TypeScript backend and admin panel instantly. Use Payload as a headless CMS or for building powerful applications.
First paragraph of the README
Payload is the first-ever Next.js native CMS that can install directly in your existing /app folder. It's the start of a new era for headless CMS.
Install command found in the README
npx create-payload-app --example example_nameWhere it is trending
| List | Position | Stars gained |
|---|---|---|
| typescript, today | #10 | +19 today |
Star history recorded by this site
One reading per day since Oct 17, 2026, the first day this repository was seen in a trending list. A chart is drawn once three days have been recorded.
- 45,317+5
- 45,312
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Positions, star totals and “stars gained” are the ones GitHub published, read at Oct 18, 2026, 07:00 UTC. The README paragraph and the install command are copied automatically and are not reviewed.
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How many stars does payloadcms/payload have?
45,317 stars and 4,304 forks when GitHub’s trending page was read on Oct 18, 2026, 07:00 UTC. GitHub reported 19 new stars for the period of the list it appears in.
What is payloadcms/payload written in, and under which license?
GitHub classifies it as TypeScript. Its license, as reported by the GitHub API, is MIT.
How do I install payloadcms/payload?
Its README gives this command: npx create-payload-app --example example_name. It is copied automatically; check the repository before running it.