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Payload is the open-source, fullstack Next.js framework, giving you instant backend superpowers. Get a full TypeScript backend and admin panel instantly. Use Payload as a headless CMS or for building powerful applications.
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Repository stars45,624143,473Highest
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Fork4,38433,617Highest
30-day trendInsufficient historyInsufficient history
Maintenance
Last push2026-11-022026-11-02
Maintenance notesNot verifiedNot verified
Repository created2021-01-052016-10-05
License & use
LicenseMIT · PermissiveMIT · Permissive
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Basics
Browse by purposeWeb & app developmentWeb & app development
TypeFrameworks & SDKsFrameworks & SDKs
SubcategoryFrontend frameworksFrontend frameworks
PlatformNot verifiedNot verified
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First collected2026-11-032026-11-03
MetricRepository stars, not unique users or individual-skill installsRepository stars, not unique users or individual-skill installs
LanguageTypeScriptJavaScript
About this projectPayload is the open-source, fullstack Next.js framework, giving you instant backend superpowers. Get a full TypeScript backend and admin panel instantly. Use Payload as a headless CMS or for building powerful applications.The React Framework
Measured at2026-11-02 18:59 UTC2026-11-02 18:59 UTC
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