About Tobesee
Rethinking content management from the ground up.
Our Mission
Tobesee was born from a simple observation: traditional content management systems are unnecessarily complex. They require databases, complex server configurations, and ongoing maintenance that distracts creators from what matters most—creating great content.
Our mission is to provide an elegant, open-source CMS that eliminates database dependencies entirely. By leveraging GitHub as a content backend, Tobesee offers version-controlled content management with zero infrastructure overhead. Every article, every resource, every piece of content is stored as a file in your GitHub repository—fully transparent, fully portable, and fully under your control.
The Story Behind Tobesee
As developers, we spent years working with WordPress, Ghost, Strapi, and other CMS platforms. While each had its strengths, they all shared common pain points: database setup and maintenance, security vulnerabilities from complex server stacks, and the constant need for updates and patches.
We asked ourselves: what if we could use GitHub—a platform developers already know and love—as the backbone of a CMS? What if content could be managed through the same workflows used for code? The result is Tobesee: a platform where your content lives alongside your code, backed by GitHub's enterprise-grade infrastructure.
The name "Tobesee" reflects our philosophy: content is meant to be seen. We remove the barriers between creation and publication, making it effortless to share your ideas with the world.
Our Technology Stack
Tobesee is built with modern, battle-tested technologies chosen for performance, developer experience, and reliability:
Next.js 14
React framework with App Router for server-side rendering, static generation, and API routes. Delivers exceptional performance and SEO optimization out of the box.
GitHub API
Content storage and management through GitHub's REST API. Every edit is a commit, every version is preserved, and collaboration happens through familiar Git workflows.
Tailwind CSS
Utility-first CSS framework for rapid, responsive UI development. Combined with Shadcn/UI components for a polished, accessible interface.
Vercel
Deployed on Vercel's edge network for global CDN distribution, automatic HTTPS, and zero-configuration deployments on every Git push.
What Makes Tobesee Different
Zero Database Dependency
No MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or any database to configure, maintain, or pay for. Your content is stored as Markdown files and JSON in your GitHub repository.
Complete Data Ownership
Your content lives in your GitHub repository. You can clone it, fork it, migrate it, or back it up at any time. No vendor lock-in, no proprietary formats.
Built-in Version Control
Every content change is a Git commit. Roll back to any previous version, compare changes, and maintain a complete audit trail of your content history.
Near-Zero Operating Cost
With free GitHub repositories and Vercel's generous free tier, you can run a fully functional CMS website at virtually no cost. No database hosting fees, no server maintenance costs.
Open Source Commitment
Tobesee is fully open source and available on GitHub. We believe in the power of community-driven development and welcome contributions from developers worldwide. Whether it's fixing a bug, adding a feature, improving documentation, or sharing feedback, every contribution makes Tobesee better for everyone.
Our codebase is transparent, well-documented, and designed to be easy to understand and extend. We follow modern development practices and maintain high code quality standards.
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