Licensing & Preview
Understand preview mode, site licenses, MCP access, and complimentary access in GitCMS.
GitCMS lets you connect a repository, initialize .gitcms, and explore your website before you buy a license.
Preview mode
Preview mode is for trying GitCMS on a real website before purchasing access.
In preview mode, you can:
- Connect a repository
- Set up
.gitcms - Open the website in GitCMS
- Browse collections, content, and settings
- Explore the editor UI
In preview mode, you cannot:
- Save changes to GitHub
- Publish content
- Use MCP
- Use other write actions that change remote state
Site licenses
GitCMS is licensed per website.
- Site license: $49 one-time per website during launch
- Extra seats: $9 per additional seat
Once a website is licensed, saving, publishing, MCP access, and role-based team workflows are unlocked for that site.
That includes:
- inviting teammates or collaborators
- assigning editor, reviewer, or viewer access
- limiting members to selected sites
- granting publish access only when needed
MCP access
MCP is only available for licensed websites.
If a website is still in preview mode, you can explore it in the web app, but MCP stays locked until that website has a license.
Personal sites and OSS
If you run a personal site or OSS documentation, contact waishnav@gitcms.dev about complimentary access.
Complimentary access is handled manually and is not part of a public self-serve free plan.