📦 B9CMS - Content Management & E-commerce Platform
A comprehensive, high-security, high-performance headless CMS and cloud-based SaaS platform built with FastAPI + Python backend and Next.js frontend following Microservice Architecture. Features modular architecture with multiple built-in modules, plugin system, enterprise-grade security, and complete e-commerce capabilities. Perfect for businesses looking to build and manage their website and online store in one unified platform.
Backend Architecture
FastAPI Primary Engine
Ultra-fast asynchronous API engine with high-performance async operations, RESTful API design, automatic API documentation (OpenAPI/Swagger), and type-safe request/response handling
Flask Microservices
Service layer with Flask for microservices architecture, modular service design, independent service scaling, and service-to-service communication
Microservice Architecture
Scalable microservices-based architecture pattern with independent service deployment, service discovery, load balancing, fault tolerance, and resilience
Layered Architecture
Domain Layer (business logic), Application Layer (use cases), Infrastructure Layer (data access), and API Layer (HTTP endpoints)
Asynchronous Processing
High-performance async operations with non-blocking I/O, concurrent request handling, and background job processing
Cloud Scalable
Deployable on AWS, Azure, GCP with auto-scaling capabilities, load balancing, and multi-region deployment support
Docker
Containerized deployment for consistent environments across development, staging, and production
Kubernetes
Container orchestration for auto-scaling, management, service discovery, and high availability
Kafka
Apache Kafka for real-time event streaming, message queuing, and event-driven architecture
Built-in Modules
B9CMS features a modular architecture with multiple built-in modules that can be enabled or disabled based on your needs.
Products Module
✅ 100% CompleteComplete product management with categories, brands, tags, variations, attributes, inventory tracking, SKU management, stock status, product images/gallery, and database integration. Full CRUD operations with search, filtering, and bulk operations. Database tables: products, product_categories, product_brands, product_tags, product_variations, product_images.
Email Marketing Module
✅ 100% CompleteCampaign builder, newsletter management, automated email sequences, subscriber management, segmentation, analytics, and integrations with SendGrid, Mailchimp, and AWS SES. Complete email marketing solution for customer engagement.
Security Module
✅ 100% CompleteXSS protection (HTML, text, URL, recursive object sanitization), CSRF protection (token generation/validation), security headers (CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options), secure authentication, plugin security, input validation (Pydantic schemas), audit logging, and RBAC. Security score: 8.3/10 (improved from 4.2/10).
Plugin System
✅ 100% CompletePlugin SDK (mandatory usage), manifest validation, import restrictions (blocks core CMS file access), structure compliance (Section/Column/Block), layout guidelines (responsiveWidths, layoutMode), style validation, compliance scoring (0-100, 80+ required), and automatic security checks. Non-compliant plugins automatically rejected.
Page Builder
✅ 80% CompleteVisual page builder with drag-and-drop interface, 50+ customizable blocks (text, heading, image, button, hero, slider, testimonials, product cards, forms, FAQ, accordion, etc.), template system (sections, pages, headers, footers), section/column/block structure, responsive design (desktop/tablet/mobile preview), real-time preview, custom CSS styling, undo/redo functionality, and auto-save drafts.
Content Management
✅ 100% CompletePage management (create, edit, delete, scheduling, status workflow), post management with rich text editor, post categories and tags, featured images, post scheduling, post revisions, media library (file upload, image optimization, CDN integration), SEO management (meta tags, Open Graph, Twitter Cards, sitemap, robots.txt), multi-language support (9+ locales, RTL support), content scheduling, and version control.
E-commerce Module
✅ 100% CompleteShopping cart (persistent cart, guest checkout, cart recovery), checkout flow (multiple shipping options, tax calculation, coupon/discount codes, order confirmation), order management (processing, tracking, invoice generation, status updates, email notifications), payment gateway integrations (Stripe, PayPal, Razorpay, Square), tax calculation (flexible hooks, address-based rates, tax zones), shipping calculation (zones, methods, real-time carrier rates), multi-currency support (25+ currencies, automatic conversion), and subscription products support.
Analytics & Reporting
⚠️ 40% CompleteDashboard analytics, e-commerce analytics (sales, revenue, orders), content analytics (page views, engagement), product performance (best sellers, low stock), customer analytics (behavior, segments), and comprehensive reporting system. Advanced analytics, custom reports, export capabilities, and real-time dashboards in development.
Enterprise Security
B9CMS implements enterprise-grade security measures to protect your data and content.
XSS Protection
HTML sanitization, text sanitization, URL sanitization, and recursive object sanitization
CSRF Protection
CSRF token generation and validation with expiration, header and cookie support
Security Headers
CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options, Referrer-Policy, Permissions-Policy
Secure Authentication
Proper password verification, session token validation, CSRF token generation, input sanitization
Plugin Security
Plugin manifest validation, block definition validation, path sanitization, permission checking
Audit Logging
Complete audit trail for all critical operations and user activities
Input Validation
Server-side validation for all inputs with Pydantic schemas
Secure Access Control
Role-based access control with granular permissions
Improved from 4.2/10 with comprehensive security implementations
Plugin System
B9CMS features a robust plugin system with compliance checking and security validation.
Plugin SDK
All plugins MUST use the B9CMS Plugin SDK. Core CMS files are blocked from plugin access.
Manifest Validation
Checks required fields (usesSDK, followsGuidelines)
Import Restrictions
Blocks access to core CMS files (@/lib/*, @/stores/*, @/app/*)
Structure Compliance
Validates Section/Column/Block structure
Layout Guidelines
Enforces responsiveWidths and layoutMode
Style Validation
Only approved style properties allowed
Compliance Scoring
0-100 score system (80+ required for acceptance)
Key Features
Benefits
- Build beautiful websites without coding
- Manage content and products in one platform
- Accept payments from multiple gateways
- Reach global audience with multi-language support
- Sell in multiple currencies
- Save time with drag-and-drop page builder
- Professional templates and blocks
- Mobile-responsive design
- SEO optimized out of the box
- Scalable architecture