Detect Decap CMS
Decap CMS is an open-source content management system designed to integrate with Git workflows.
Detection looks at javascript globals across 3 fingerprint rules among the site's public responses.
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Websites using Decap CMS
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Signal classes
PluginView evaluates public page signals in these classes when identifying Decap CMS. Individual fingerprint rule bodies are proprietary and are not published.
- JavaScript globals
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Example public indicators for Decap CMS
Illustrative indicators derived from public catalog metadata for Decap CMS. A live scan may match additional proprietary rules beyond these examples.
- DecapCms.getBackend
- DecapCmsApp.getBackend
- webpackChunkdecap_website
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What a detection means
- Establishes
- One or more public signals on the scanned page matched a known Decap CMS signature (3 rules) at the time of the scan.
- Does not establish
- A sitewide install of Decap CMS, an active vendor contract, exclusive use, or that Decap CMS is still in place today.
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How to check a site for Decap CMS
- 1. Enter the website URL in the scan form — homepage, pricing, checkout, or login pages usually expose the strongest Decap CMS signals.
- 2. PluginView reads only public responses (javascript globals) and scores them against the Decap CMS signature set (3 rules).
- 3. Review the confidence score and text explanation for Decap CMS on the results page.
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FAQ: detecting Decap CMS
- Can PluginView detect Decap CMS without logging in?
- Yes. PluginView only reads publicly accessible responses when checking for Decap CMS — typically javascript globals. It does not bypass authentication or paywalls.
- What category is Decap CMS?
- Decap CMS is classified under CMS in the PluginView directory.
- How many fingerprint rules cover Decap CMS?
- This reference currently tracks 3 fingerprint rules across javascript globals. Individual rule bodies are proprietary and are not published.
- What public signals suggest a site uses Decap CMS?
- Illustrative public indicators for Decap CMS include DecapCms.getBackend; DecapCmsApp.getBackend; webpackChunkdecap_website. A live scan may match additional proprietary rules beyond these examples.