Forestry.io

Forestry.io was a leading Git-based CMS provider in the JAMstack ecosystem before its acquisition and sunset

Forestry.io was a headless content management system designed for static site generators like Hugo, Jekyll, and Gatsby. Founded to simplify content editing for developers and content teams working with JAMstack architectures, Forestry provided a user-friendly interface that allowed non-technical users to manage content stored in Git repositories without needing to understand version control or markdown syntax. The platform bridged the gap between developer workflows and content editor needs by offering a visual editing experience while maintaining the benefits of Git-based version control and static site generation. In April 2022, Forestry.io was acquired by CloudCannon, a competing static site CMS provider. Following the acquisition, Forestry.io was gradually sunset as CloudCannon integrated its user base and technology into their own platform. The Forestry.io service officially ceased operations, with existing users migrated to CloudCannon's platform. While Forestry.io no longer operates as a distinct product, its influence on Git-based CMS design and the JAMstack ecosystem remains significant, having helped popularize the concept of visual editing interfaces for static site generators during its operational years.