Chisel CMS

Forge Apps provide a robust environment for hosting various applications, including Chisel CMS, our very own FOSS headless CMS solution. This guide will walk you through setting up and managing Chisel CMS using Forge Apps and creating a hosted web environment for Chisel CMS.

To learn about using Chisel CMS desktop client, visit this page.

What is Chisel CMS?

Chisel CMS is a flexible, open-source headless content management system designed to deliver content to any front-end framework or application. It allows you to create, manage, and distribute content effortlessly, making it a perfect fit for modern web development needs.

Chisel CMS also requires a Forge Ignite app as this provides the backend platform for Chisel CMS.

Setting Up Chisel CMS on Forge

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have the following:

• A Forge account with access to Forge Apps.
• Basic knowledge of web development and deploying applications.

Step-by-Step Setup

We will be installing both of these Apps, following these instructions...

1. Deploy the Chisel CMS Forge App:
   • Log in to your Forge account.
   • Navigate to a Forge Site
   • Visit the 'Apps' section in the dashboard.
   • Click "Install" button and confirm in the popup modal to start the Chisel CMS app setup process.
2. Install Forge Ignite App:
   • Enable the Forge Ignite app from App listing page.
   • Insert the Chisel CMS url in the relevant text field to connect your Chisel CMS instance to this Forge Ignite instance.
   • Review the remaining settings for Forge Ignite.
   • For a deeper overview of Forge Ignite configuration, visit this page.
3. Finalise Chisel CMS Settings:
   • Visit the Chisel CMS app once again
   • Press "copy" to pull in the Forge Ignite Server URL and App Id values automatically.
   • Enable the switch to activate Chisel CMS.
   • Sit back while Forge deploys your Chisel CMS environment.

Managing Your Chisel CMS

Accessing the CMS

After deployment, access your Chisel CMS by navigating to the app’s URL. You can log in using the credentials set up during the initial configuration.

• Documentation: Refer to the Chisel CMS documentation for detailed guides and API references.
• Community: Join the Chisel CMS community on GitHub for support and collaboration.
• Forge Support: Contact Forge support for any issues related to deploying or managing your app.