Quick Start Guide

Get up and running with md0 CMS in under 5 minutes. This guide walks you through connecting your GitHub repository, creating your first collection, and editing content.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have:

• A GitHub account
• A public GitHub repository with markdown content (or create one)
• Basic understanding of your repository's file structure

Step 1: Sign Up and Connect GitHub

1. Go to md0.io/cms
2. Click "Connect GitHub" or "Start Free"
3. Authorize md0 CMS to access your GitHub repositories
4. Select the repository you want to manage

The OAuth connection is secure and allows md0 CMS to read and write files on your behalf.

Step 2: Create Your First Collection

Collections organize your content by type (posts, docs, pages, etc.).

1. Click "Create Collection" in the dashboard
2. Give your collection a name (e.g., "Blog Posts")
3. Define a path pattern using glob syntax:
   • For blog posts: content/posts/**/*.md
   • For documentation: docs/**/*.mdx
   • For pages: src/pages/**/*.md

Path Pattern Examples

content/blog/**/*.md        → Matches all .md files in content/blog/
docs/**/*.mdx               → Matches all .mdx files in docs/ recursively
src/pages/*.md              → Matches .md files only in src/pages/
posts/{2023,2024}/**/*.md   → Matches posts from 2023 or 2024

Step 3: Define Your Schema

Schemas define the frontmatter fields for your collection.

1. Click "Add Field" to create frontmatter fields
2. Define common fields:

# Example blog post schema
- name: title
  type: string
  required: true

- name: date
  type: date
  required: true

- name: excerpt
  type: text

- name: tags
  type: array
  items: string

- name: featured
  type: boolean
  default: false

Field Types

• string: Short text (titles, names)
• text: Long text (descriptions, excerpts)
• number: Numeric values
• boolean: True/false toggles
• date: Date picker
• array: Lists of items
• image: Image upload with URL

Step 4: Create Your First Entry

1. Navigate to your collection
2. Click "New Entry" or "Create Post"
3. Fill in the frontmatter fields using the form
4. Write your content using the visual editor
5. Click "Save" to commit to GitHub

Your content is automatically saved to your GitHub repository with a commit message.

Step 5: Verify in GitHub

1. Go to your GitHub repository
2. Navigate to the file path you specified
3. Verify your content file was created/updated
4. Check the commit history to see md0 CMS commits

Understanding the Visual Editor

The md0 CMS editor provides:

• Rich text formatting: Bold, italic, headings, lists
• Live preview: See markdown rendering in real-time
• Code blocks: Syntax highlighting for code snippets
• Image uploads: Drag and drop images
• Table editor: Visual table creation
• Link insertion: Add and edit hyperlinks

Next Steps

Now that you have md0 CMS set up, explore these guides:

Configure Your Setup

• Collection Patterns - Advanced path pattern configurations
• Schema Configuration - Detailed schema options
• Media Management - Handle images and files

Integrate with Your Site

• Next.js Integration
• Gatsby Integration
• Hugo Integration
• Astro Integration

Examples

• Blog Setup Example
• Documentation Site Example
• Multi-Collection Setup

Troubleshooting

Files Not Appearing

• Verify your path pattern matches your file structure
• Check that files have the correct extension (.md or .mdx)
• Ensure frontmatter is valid YAML

Sync Issues

• Check your GitHub connection in settings
• Verify repository permissions
• Look for conflict notifications in the editor

Schema Errors

• Ensure required fields are marked correctly
• Validate field types match content
• Check for reserved field names

Support

Need help? Check out:

• GitHub Sync Documentation
• Markdown Editing Guide
• Community support (link to Discord/forum)
• Email support: support@md0.io