MODX Documentation

Note: You're currently viewing documentation for MODX 3. This is a new major release: the Setup and Manager have a refreshed look (including a redesigned login), the codebase follows modern PHP standards, and it requires PHP 8.1 or later — see the server requirements for the exact minimums per release.

The MODX Documentation team and contributors are improving the MODX 3 documentation, but we'd still like your help to take it further. Can you help update the documentation for MODX 3? Any help is welcome. Find open issues here

MODX Revolution (Revo) is an easy-to-use Content Management System (CMS) and Application Framework rolled into one. Despite MODX's limitless possibilities, you'll find it refreshingly intuitive to work with. At every step, MODX aims to give you Creative Freedom.

With MODX3, the platform has been modernised: the Manager got a new skin and layout tweaks, and the Setup and login screens were redesigned. Learn more about upgrading to MODX 3.

In addition to this documentation site, the MODX Community is vibrant and always willing to help. Go ahead and ask questions there — you'll be pleasantly surprised by how responsive MODX users are.

Experienced MODX Professionals and vendor-backed commercial support options are also available, so whatever you need, you're covered.

Getting started¶

This site is a thorough Reference for all things MODX, plus Guides and Tutorials to help you get started. Highlights include:

• The Video Quick-Start Series of tutorials
• A guide on Building Sites
• The Creating a Blog in MODX tutorial

If you have a question about this documentation site or want to help make it better, view the source of the documentation and the application on GitHub. All contributions are welcome!

MODX Revolution¶

Revolution is MODX's flagship CMS and application framework, lovingly called "Revo". If you're new to MODX, start here.

Quick Links¶

• Video Quick-Start Series
• Installation Guide
• Building Sites

Other Resources¶

• API Reference (note: the generated tree there still covers Revolution 2.2 — for MODX 3 class names see Upgrading to 3.0)
• Get the Latest Release
• Download Add-ons
• MODX Community
• Forum Discussions
• Bugs & Feature Requests

Extras¶

MODX Extras extend MODX's core functionality. Other CMSs refer to them as "Plugins" or "Modules". Many of the Extras are developed by the MODX core team, while others are by third parties. Although this is by no means an exhaustive reference, a large number of popular Extras are documented here.

• Download Extras
• Learn more about installing Extras

xPDO¶

xPDO is the object-relational bridge (ORB) that powers MODX. If you know what that means, or you're the adventurous type, the following is for you:

Quick Links¶

• xPDO Documentation Homepage
• Getting Started with xPDO

Other Resources¶

• Get the Latest Release
• Old Forum Discussions
• Bugs & Feature Requests

Contributor Guide¶

Love MODX? Learn how to get involved in the Community and contribute to the open-source project.

• Documentation
• Reporting and triaging issues
• Becoming a Contributor
• Content Style Guide