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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.

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Tech stack & purpose

Payload is an open-source, fullstack Next.js framework built with TypeScript, React, and Node.js that functions as a headless CMS and application development platform. The project provides instant backend capabilities through a TypeScript backend and admin panel, supporting multiple databases including MongoDB and PostgreSQL, as well as offering GraphQL API access. Organized as a monorepo using pnpm and Turbo, Payload consists of a core CMS package, database adapters using Drizzle ORM, rich text editors, storage adapters for cloud services, email integrations, and various plugins. The framework is designed to be integrated directly into Next.js applications, built with React Server Components for the admin UI, and serves both headless CMS use cases and fullstack application development.

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