MIGRATION GUIDE

MIGRATE FROM
FORESTRY

Forestry.io shut down on March 27, 2023. md0 CMS is the modern Git-based alternative.

START MIGRATION

MIGRATION 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

START IN 10 MINUTES

Most Forestry migrations complete in under 10 minutes.

MIGRATE NOW