Volto

Overview

Volto is an innovative ReactJS-based frontend designed specifically for the Plone Content Management System, marking its presence as the default frontend starting with Plone 6. With over two decades of experience, Plone is a robust CMS built on Python, catering to a diverse range of users and developers with its intuitive interface and customizable capabilities. Volto harnesses the power of Plone's features, enabling the development of everything from simple websites to complex enterprise applications.

This modern frontend not only features a user-friendly block-based layout editor called the Pastanaga editor but also offers great flexibility through its extensibility. By communicating seamlessly with Plone via its REST API, Volto opens up endless opportunities for customization and enhancement, making it a compelling choice for anyone looking to build engaging web experiences.

Features

• ReactJS-Based: Built using ReactJS, Volto delivers a dynamic and responsive user experience, creating a modern and interactive web environment.
• Intuitive Editing Interface: Plone's user-friendly editing capabilities make it easy for users to create and manage content without extensive technical knowledge.
• Customizable Content Types: Users can tailor content types to their specific needs, ensuring that the CMS can adapt to various project requirements.
• Extensible with Add-Ons: Volto allows for the creation of custom add-ons, as well as access to a growing library of community-developed extensions, enhancing functionality.
• Modern Block-Based Editor: The Pastanaga editor provides a contemporary approach to content layout, allowing users to drag and drop blocks for seamless design.
• Monorepo Structure: Since its shift to a monorepo structure, Volto enables better code sharing and change tracking across related libraries and applications.
• Active Development: With ongoing support and updates since 2017, Volto is a well-maintained solution with a vibrant community and continual improvements.
• MIT License: Volto is open source, providing users the freedom to contribute, modify, and adapt the software as they see fit.