An open-source, modular CMS for developers and AI-assisted/vibe-coded websites.
For years, the CMS ecosystem has largely followed the same formula. Install a CMS. Choose a theme. Install plugins. Customize some templates. Add an API when you need one. Then, eventually, try to connect everything to AI. But the way we build software has changed. Developers increasingly work alongside AI coding assistants. People are building websites by describing what they want instead of…
Basehim is an open-source, modular, API-first PHP Content Management System (CMS) designed for developers and AI integration. The system aims to provide a simpler foundation for building, customizing, automating, and extending websites without overcomplicating the infrastructure stack. Unlike traditional CMS architectures that were designed for human administrators, Basehim is built to work with modern PHP and MySQL hosting environments, eliminating the need for SSH access, Composer, Node.js, build pipelines, background workers, containers, or cloud deployment environments.
Basehim's architecture is built around three key ideas: API-first, modular, and AI-ready. The API-first approach means that the REST API is not an afterthought, but a core component of the CMS, exposing resources such as posts, pages, media, taxonomies, menus, comments, users, settings, apps, caching, and scheduling. Authentication is flexible, with options for server-to-server integrations, applications acting on behalf of users, and AI agents.
The built-in Model Context Protocol (MCP) server allows AI applications and agents to interact with external systems, while still maintaining security through OAuth 2.1 and scoped permissions. This ensures that AI agents have only the necessary permissions to perform their functions, preventing unauthorized access to sensitive data.
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