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Admin interface
The browser admin is mounted at /admin/ and provides writing, media, plugin and theme management.github.com · read 15 Oct 2026
API authentication
The README demonstrates API-key authentication for headless REST requests.github.com · read 15 Oct 2026
API extensibility
The architecture combines a NestJS API, React and Vite admin, Next.js themes, plugins and a desktop application.github.com · read 15 Oct 2026
CLI
The official CLI provides init, doctor, logs and stop commands for setup, diagnostics, logging and service control.github.com · read 15 Oct 2026
CMS content
The included CMS manages posts, pages, media and categories through a WordPress-style editor.github.com · read 15 Oct 2026
Community support
The repository directs users to GitHub issues, discussions, documentation and contribution materials.github.com · read 15 Oct 2026
Content features
It includes a Markdown editor, posts, categories, tags, pages, comments, and media.docs.gaoredu.com · read 5 Oct 2026
Database options
The default local setup uses embedded SQLite, while MySQL is available as an alternative configuration.github.com · read 15 Oct 2026
Desktop client
An Electron desktop client supports local SQLite storage, offline editing and synchronization to a remote API.github.com · read 15 Oct 2026
Desktop writing
The Electron desktop app supports offline writing with local SQLite and one-way syncing of articles, pages, and selected settings to a remote site.docs.gaoredu.com · read 5 Oct 2026
Headless API
ReactPress exposes a REST API intended for custom frontends and documents it with Swagger.github.com · read 15 Oct 2026
Independent description
DEV Community describes ReactPress as an open-source React, Next.js, NestJS and MySQL publishing platform that can also act as a CMS.dev.to · read 15 Oct 2026
Independent feature coverage
A SegmentFault article credits ReactPress with Markdown editing, categories, directories, tags, custom pages, comments, media management, language switching and theme switching.segmentfault.com · read 15 Oct 2026
Install flow
A global npm install followed by reactpress init creates a working local site with public, admin and API endpoints.github.com · read 15 Oct 2026
Integrations
ReactPress provides headless REST APIs, API keys, webhooks, and a TypeScript toolkit SDK.docs.gaoredu.com · read 5 Oct 2026
License
The repository and CLI are released under the MIT License.github.com · read 15 Oct 2026
Limit: ecosystem
DEV.co notes that ReactPress is not WordPress-compatible, so workflows dependent on WordPress plugins may require a difficult migration.dev.co · read 15 Oct 2026
Limit: governance
DEV.co says the available material does not document granular role, field-level access or complex multi-team permissions.dev.co · read 15 Oct 2026

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