Question 1

Do I need Docker to run ReactPress?

Accepted Answer

Not by default. reactpress init uses embedded SQLite. Docker is only required when you configure embedded-docker or external MySQL.

Question 2

What is ReactPress?

Accepted Answer

ReactPress is an open-source publishing platform for React developers — CMS API, Web Admin, Next.js themes, plugins, and a desktop client in one CLI.

Question 3

How is ReactPress different from WordPress?

Accepted Answer

Both offer Admin-driven publishing with themes and plugins. ReactPress ships Next.js SSR themes, a clearer Headless API path, and an Electron desktop client — without PHP.

Question 4

Can I use my own frontend with ReactPress?

Accepted Answer

Yes. ReactPress provides Headless REST with API keys. Fork reactpress-theme-starter or integrate /api/article and other endpoints.

Question 5

Is ReactPress 4.0 production-ready?

Accepted Answer

4.0 is in active beta. Core paths init and doctor are stable; validate on staging before upgrading production and read the 3.x to 4.0 migration guide.

Question 6

Is ReactPress free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. ReactPress is open source under the MIT license. Install via npm: npm i -g @fecommunity/reactpress@beta.

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