Nuxt
The Intuitive Vue Framework for Building Headless & Full-Stack Web Applications
Overview
Nuxt is an open-source Vue.js framework designed to simplify the development of high-performance, SEO-friendly web applications. It supports server-side rendering (SSR), static site generation (SSG), and hybrid rendering, making it a popular choice for headless CMS architectures. Nuxt integrates seamlessly with modern headless CMS platforms such as Strapi, Contentful, Sanity, and Directus, enabling scalable, content-driven websites and applications.
Vue applications, Universal apps, Content sites
MIT
Quick Start
Install dependencies in the created project folder, then start dev mode: npm run dev -- -o (opens browser). Nuxt supports multiple package managers / runtimes for the same create flow (npm, yarn, pnpm, bun, deno).
Key Features
Auto-imports
Automatically import components and composables
File-based Routing
Automatic routes based on file structure
SSR/SSG
Hybrid rendering modes
Modules Ecosystem
Rich ecosystem of Nuxt modules
Nitro Server
Universal server engine
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Great Vue.js integration
- Powerful module system
- Excellent DX with auto-imports
Cons
- Smaller ecosystem than Next.js
- Migration from Nuxt 2 can be complex
Common Use Cases
Compatible CMS
Crystallize
Headless PIM and commerce
Caisy
Developer-friendly headless CMS
Cosmic
Headless CMS for any website or app
Agility CMS
Enterprise headless CMS with page management and blazing-fast CDN delivery
Contentstack
Enterprise API-first headless CMS for omnichannel digital experiences at scale
ApostropheCMS
The full-featured JavaScript CMS
Webiny
Open-source serverless enterprise CMS self-hosted on AWS infrastructure
DatoCMS
The headless CMS for the modern web
Sanity
The Composable Content Cloud
Cockpit
Simple content platform to manage any structured content
Compatible Cloud Servers
Find Nuxt Experts
Looking for professional help with your Nuxt project? Here are top certified agencies and developers.
Top Agencies
Alpina Tech
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Alloy
Alloy is a marketing and transformation partner for the age of intelligence full of creative thinkers and problem solvers whose results-oriented work extends throughout the Americas, Europe and the Middle East.
FocusReactive
#1 RecommendedWeb development agency with deep expertise in the headless CMS market.
NOTUM
#1 RecommendedWe are CMS-centered agency with 7 years of CMS experience. We build scalable corporate websites for scale-ups with headless CMS solutions. From design to deployment, we deliver complete, reliable support.
GRANITE
We are a global digital transformation partner with over 160 industry experts, delivering comprehensive digital solutions across experience design, technology engineering, digital marketing, brand innovation, and video production.