Swarm

Maker

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👋 Hey everyone! I’m excited to launch Swarm — an open-source tool for building clean, elegant websites for group exhibitions.

I created Swarm because I noticed how clunky or overbuilt most CMS options are for simple, gallery-like presentations, especially for design schools, student showcases, or group exhibitions. Swarm is lightweight, fast, and easy to set up, powered by Kirby 4.

What makes it different?
👫 User registration page for website participants
🖼️ Built-in project categories
🎨 Content-first layouts with color customisation and clean typography
🔓 Fully open-source and customizable

I’m most proud of how easy it is to use while still feeling intentional and polished. If you’re a creative, teacher, or organiser who wants to launch a beautiful showcase without the usual overhead, I’d love to hear your thoughts!

Check out the demo: https://swarm-demo.danilvladimir...

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29d ago

Hamza Afzal Butt

if I wanted to use this for a local art collective with multiple contributors, does Swarm support multi-user editing or any kind of collaborative workflow?

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28d ago

Danil Vladimirov

Swarm

Maker

@hamza_afzal_butt Hi Hamza! 👋

Sure! Swarm allows individual exhibitors to register and manage their own project pages. Once the admin in the Kirby panel enables the sign-up page, each contributor can sign up to create an account and access a simplified CMS interface, limited to just their own content. They can create, edit, and publish their projects independently, and return later to update them anytime.

At the same time, the exhibition admin retains full control and visibility over all content, including drafts and published work, making it easy to manage the entire site. 👍

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28d ago