Your content.
API‑first.
A minimal headless CMS with REST API, TypeScript SDK, and self‑hosted deployment. Built for developers who want full control.
Self-hosted · MIT License · No vendor lock-in
// Initialize the client import { createClient } from "jocky" const client = createClient({ apiKey: process.env.JOCKY_API_KEY, baseUrl: "https://api.jocky.website", }); // Fetch published posts const { data, meta } = await client.posts.list({ status: "published", limit: 10, sort: "publishedAt:desc", }); console.log(`Fetched ${meta.total} posts`)
< 50ms
Avg. API response
MIT
Open source license
3
Official SDKs
100%
Self-hostable
Features
Everything you need. Nothing you don't.
Jocky is designed to be minimal and composable. Start with what you need, extend when you grow.
Blazing Fast
Optimized MariaDB queries with connection pooling. Sub-50ms response times on standard hardware.
TypeScript Native
First-class TypeScript SDK with full autocomplete, strict types, and Zod-validated responses.
Framework Agnostic
Works with Next.js, Nuxt, Astro, SvelteKit, Remix, or any client that speaks REST.
Self-Hostable
Deploy on your own VPS, bare metal, or Docker. Full infrastructure control. No lock-in.
Built-in Analytics
Track post views, read-through rate, and engagement — no third-party trackers required.
Secure by Default
JWT-based auth, bcrypt passwords, CORS headers, and input sanitisation out of the box.
SDK & API
Integrate in minutes,
not hours.
Official SDKs for TypeScript and Python. Or hit the REST API directly with cURL. Consistent, predictable responses in every language.
- Typed responses — no runtime surprises
- Pagination, filtering, sorting built in
- Webhook support for real-time events
- OpenAPI spec included
// Initialize the client import { createClient } from "jocky" const client = createClient({ apiKey: process.env.JOCKY_API_KEY, baseUrl: "https://api.jocky.website", }); // List published posts const { data, meta } = await client.posts.list({ status: "published", limit: 10, sort: "publishedAt:desc", }); console.log(`Fetched ${meta.total} posts`)
Comparison
How Jocky stacks up
Compared to the most popular CMS platforms used by developers.
| Feature | Jocky | WordPress | Ghost |
|---|---|---|---|
| REST API | |||
| TypeScript SDK | |||
| GraphQL | Plugin | ||
| Headless / API-only | Plugin | ||
| Self-hosted | |||
| Custom fields | Plugin | ||
| Media CDN (R2/S3) | Plugin | ||
| Open source | |||
| Built-in analytics | Soon | Plugin | |
| License cost | Free | Free | $9/mo |
Integrations
Works with your stack
REST API means any language or framework can consume Jocky. Official SDKs make it even easier.
Documentation
Start reading, start building
Clear docs with copy-paste examples. No account required to read.
Quick Start
Install the SDK and make your first API call in under 5 minutes.
API Reference
Complete endpoint documentation with request/response examples.
SDK Guide
TypeScript and Python SDK usage, configuration, and error handling.
Examples
Real-world integrations: Next.js blog, Astro site, Python script.
Deployment
Self-hosting with Docker, VPS, or bare metal. PM2 + Nginx guide.
Changelog
What's new in each release. Breaking changes clearly flagged.
Ready to ship your content API?
Self-host in minutes. No credit card. No vendor lock-in. Just your content, your server, your rules.