MIGRATION GUIDE
MIGRATE FROM
FORESTRY
Forestry.io shut down on March 27, 2023. md0 CMS is the modern Git-based alternative.
START MIGRATIONMIGRATION CHECKLIST
Backup your GitHub repository
Document your Forestry collection config
Note your frontmatter schemas
Sign up for md0 CMS (free for public repos)
Connect your GitHub repository via OAuth
Recreate collections with same path patterns
Map Forestry fields to md0 schemas
Test with sample content edits
Train team on new md0 interface
Deactivate Forestry account
WHY md0 CMS?
✓ SAME WORKFLOW
Git-based like Forestry. OAuth connection. Collection management.
✓ ACTIVELY MAINTAINED
Regular updates. New features monthly. Active support.
✓ MODERN EDITOR
Lexical-powered WYSIWYG. Better than Forestry's editor.
✓ ZERO SETUP
No config files needed. Faster setup than Forestry.
MAPPING GUIDE
FORESTRY → md0 CMS
Collections→ Collections
Front Matter Templates→ Schemas
Content Sections→ Path Patterns
Field Types→ Schema Fields
GitHub Integration→ OAuth Connection