Getting Started with ZIRO CMS

Admin

ZIRO Core Team

January 15, 2024 5 min read

Welcome to ZIRO, the modern CMS built entirely on Cloudflare's edge network. In this guide, we'll walk you through setting up your first ZIRO site.

Why ZIRO?

ZIRO is designed from the ground up to leverage the full power of Cloudflare's global network. This means your content is served from over 300 data centers worldwide, ensuring lightning-fast load times for your visitors regardless of their location.

Key Features

Edge-first architecture - Content is served from the nearest Cloudflare data center
Native i18n - Multi-language support built into the core, no plugins needed
SEO tools - Comprehensive SEO features without additional plugins
Form builder - Create forms with validation and spam protection
Media management - R2-powered storage with automatic optimization

Getting Started

To get started with ZIRO, you'll need:

A Cloudflare account (free tier works great)
Node.js 18+ installed on your machine
Basic familiarity with command line tools

Installation

Clone the ZIRO repository and install dependencies:

git clone https://github.com/ziro/ziro-cms.git
cd ziro-cms
pnpm install

Configuration

Copy the example environment file and configure your settings:

cp .env.example .env

Running Locally

Start the development servers:

pnpm dev

This will start both the admin panel and the public frontend. Visit http://localhost:5173 for the admin and http://localhost:3000 for the frontend.