May 8, 2026, 09:00 – May 10, 2026
IEEE CAI 2026
Granada, Spain
International IEEE conference on artificial intelligence with a focus on real-world applications, industry use cases, and current AI developments.
Showcase
What you can build
Interactive components powered by plain JSON files — no database, no build step. Each example below is fully editable by admins and works in every language.
01
Event Calendar
Structured data, zero database
Traditional CMS systems need a database for anything beyond simple pages. Nibbly stores structured data — like this event calendar — in plain JSON files. Dates, multilingual text, URLs, images: all in a format you can read, edit, and version-control.
- Nested objects for multilingual fields
- Dates, times, URLs, images — any field type
- Automatic sorting and filtering in PHP
- Inline-editable by admins, no forms needed
- Copy the file to deploy — no migrations
{
"events": [{
"date": "2026-04-07",
"end-date": "2026-04-08",
"time": "09:00",
"end-time": "17:00",
"url": "https://...",
"image": "/images/event.webp",
"title": {
"en": "PyTorch Conference",
"de": "PyTorch-Konferenz",
"es": "Conferencia PyTorch"
},
"location": {
"en": "Paris, France",
"de": "Paris, Frankreich",
"es": "París, Francia"
}
}]
}Upcoming Events
May 19, 2026, 10:00 – May 20, 2026
Google I/O 2026
Mountain View, California, USA / online
Google's developer conference with a strong focus on AI, Gemini, developer tools, platforms, and product-oriented implementations.
May 27, 2026, 09:00 – May 28, 2026
AI DevSummit 2026
South San Francisco, California, USA
Technical AI conference for developers, data teams, and engineers focused on production systems, libraries, LLM applications, and enterprise AI.
June 15, 2026, 09:00 – June 18, 2026
Data + AI Summit 2026
San Francisco, California, USA / virtual
Major international event on data engineering, analytics, AI platforms, production pipelines, and scalable applications.
July 6, 2026, 09:00 – July 11, 2026
ICML 2026
Seoul, South Korea
Globally significant machine learning conference featuring tutorials, expo sessions, the main conference, and workshops.
July 8, 2026, 09:00 – July 10, 2026
WeAreDevelopers World Congress 2026
Berlin, Germany
Major developer congress with a strong AI focus for AI builders, developers, and tech leaders.
September 29, 2026, 09:00 – October 1, 2026
The AI Conference 2026
San Francisco, California, USA
International applied AI conference focused on builders, infrastructure, research, products, and production systems.
Past Events
April 7, 2026, 09:00 – April 8, 2026, 17:00
PyTorch Conference Europe 2026
Paris, France
International developer conference focused on PyTorch, open-source AI, model training, optimization, and production use cases.
02
CMS Comparison
How does Nibbly stack up against other content management approaches? A side-by-side look at the trade-offs.
- Data loaded from a single JSON file
- Columns and rows are fully configurable
- Yes/No values rendered as visual icons
- Labels are multilingual — one file, all languages
- Highlighted column draws attention to your product
{
"columns": [
{ "id": "nibbly", "highlight": true },
{ "id": "wordpress" }
],
"rows": [{
"label": {
"en": "Database required",
"de": "Datenbank nötig"
},
"values": {
"nibbly": "no",
"wordpress": "yes"
}
}]
}| Nibbly | WordPress | Ghost | Hugo | Next.js | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Database required | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | depends |
| Build step | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Inline editing | ✓ | limited | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Multilingual built-in | ✓ | plugin | ✕ | ✓ | manual |
| Hosting cost | $0–3/mo | $10+/mo | $9+/mo | $0–3/mo | $0–20/mo |
| Install size | <1 MB | 60+ MB | 80+ MB | single binary | 200+ MB |
| Runtime | PHP | PHP + MySQL | Node.js + DB | none | Node.js |
| Backup method | copy folder | DB dump + files | export + files | copy folder | depends |
03
FAQ
Common questions, answered. An accordion component with smooth open/close animation — stored as a simple JSON array.
- Question-answer pairs in a single JSON file
- Smooth CSS-powered expand/collapse animation
- Fully accessible — keyboard and screen reader friendly
- Multilingual: all translations in one object
- Zero JavaScript frameworks — just vanilla JS
{
"items": [{
"question": {
"en": "Is Nibbly free?",
"de": "Ist Nibbly kostenlos?",
"es": "¿Es Nibbly gratis?"
},
"answer": {
"en": "Yes. Open source...",
"de": "Ja. Open Source...",
"es": "Sí. Código abierto..."
}
}]
}Yes. Nibbly is open source and free to use for personal and commercial projects. There are no hidden fees, no premium tiers, and no vendor lock-in.
Basic PHP knowledge helps for customizing templates, but content editing is done entirely through the browser — no code required. The template syntax is straightforward HTML with simple PHP includes.
Each language has its own directory (e.g. /en/, /de/, /es/) and its own JSON content file. Multilingual fields like event titles store all translations in a single object. The admin can edit any language version directly in the browser.
Absolutely. Nibbly is ideal for client sites: the inline editor is intuitive, there's no database to maintain, backups are as simple as copying a folder, and you can host it on any cheap PHP hosting.
Upload the changed files via FTP, rsync, or Git. There are no migrations, no build commands, and no deployment pipelines to configure. Your content JSON files stay untouched during updates.
Nibbly has a tiny attack surface: no database means no SQL injection, no plugins means no supply-chain risk, and the admin panel uses bcrypt password hashing with brute-force protection. Content is stored as flat files with strict input sanitization.
04
Pricing Table
Flexible pricing cards with feature lists, badges, and call-to-action buttons — perfect for SaaS landing pages and service overviews.
- Plans stored as a JSON array with nested features
- Highlight flag marks one plan as featured
- Feature lists, prices, and CTAs — all editable
- Responsive: stacks on mobile, side-by-side on desktop
"pricing": {
"plans": [{
"name": "Starter",
"price": "$0",
"features": "Unlimited pages\n...",
"highlight": false,
"cta": {
"text": "Get Started",
"href": "#"
}
}]
}Open Source
€ 0free forever
The full CMS — no catches, no limits, no surprise paywalls. Ever.
- Unlimited pages & languages
- Inline editing & admin dashboard
- All 11+ block types
- News / blog system
- Image & audio management
- Community support (GitHub)
Starter Setup
€ 1,990*one-time
You have a design or CI — I turn it into a Nibbly website.
- Your existing design as Nibbly theme
- Server installation & configuration
- Domain, SSL & hosting setup
- Up to 5 pages set up
- 60-minute video walkthrough
- 30 days post-launch support
Complete Package
Full Service
€ 4,990*one-time
From zero to a finished website — concept, design, and everything in between.
- Design briefing & concept development
- Custom responsive design
- Full Nibbly theme implementation
- All pages & content set up
- Multilingual on request
- Server setup, domain & SSL
- 90-minute walkthrough
- 60 days post-launch support
Care Plan
€ 99*/mo
Someone who takes care of your website — so you don't have to.
- Nibbly updates when available
- Backup monitoring & verification
- Up to 2h content work per month
- Theme tweaks (CSS, colors, layout)
- Email support — 24h response
* All prices excl. 20% VAT for EU customers. Reverse charge applies with valid VAT ID.
05
Testimonials
Customer quotes displayed as a card grid — with author, role, and a decorative quote icon. A classic social proof pattern.
- Quote, author, and role — simple structured data
- Grid layout adapts from 3 columns to 1 on mobile
- Decorative SVG quote marks for visual polish
- Inline-editable: update testimonials without touching code
"testimonials": {
"entries": [{
"quote": "Nibbly replaced our...",
"author": "Sarah Chen",
"role": "Web Developer"
}]
}Quote
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06
Team Grid
A people directory with avatars, names, roles, and bios. Perfect for about pages, contributor lists, or staff directories.
- Image, name, role, bio — each field editable
- Circular avatar with border styling
- 4-column grid on desktop, 2 on mobile
- Works with any image source — local or remote
"team": {
"members": [{
"image": {
"src": "/images/team/sarah.webp",
"alt": "Sarah Chen"
},
"name": "Sarah Chen",
"role": "Lead Developer",
"bio": "Builds things..."
}]
}
Justin Beaver
Lead DeveloperBuilds things that work. Prefers flat files over fat databases.
Dam Beavorez
DesignerMakes pixels behave. Believes good UI is invisible UI.
Beaverly Hills
DevOpsDeploys with rsync and sleeps well at night. Zero downtime advocate.
Woody Tailsworth
DocumentationWrites docs that people actually read. Rare skill, freely shared.
07
Feature Grid
Icon-driven feature cards using Nibbly's built-in SVG icon system. No external icon libraries, no extra HTTP requests — just inline SVG from a simple ID.
- 16 built-in SVG icons, referenced by ID in JSON
- Icon + title + description per card
- 3-column grid with hover effects
- No external dependencies — icons are embedded SVG
"features": {
"items": [{
"icon": "zap",
"title": "Instant Setup",
"desc": "Upload, open, edit."
}]
}
// Available icons:
// database, edit, backup, image, globe,
// link, shield, feather, star, sparkles,
// zap, terminal, upload, server, folder, wandInstant Setup
Upload the files, open the browser, start editing. No build step, no CLI, no configuration wizard.
Secure by Default
No database means no SQL injection. No plugins means no supply-chain risk. Bcrypt passwords and brute-force protection built in.
Multilingual
Built-in support for any number of languages. All translations live in the same JSON file — no plugins required.
Lightweight
Under 1 MB total. No frameworks, no node_modules, no compile step. Just PHP, HTML, CSS, and a little vanilla JS.
Inline Editing
Click any text, image, or link to edit it directly in the browser. Changes are saved to JSON — no forms, no page reloads.
Flat-File Storage
Content lives in plain JSON files. Back up with cp, deploy with rsync, version with Git. No migrations, ever.
08
Timeline
A vertical changelog with version badges and status indicators — ideal for product roadmaps, release histories, or project milestones.
- Date, version tag, title, and description per entry
- Status markers: released (filled) vs. upcoming (dashed)
- Vertical line connects entries visually
- Color-coded badges for version and status
"timeline": {
"entries": [{
"date": "March 2026",
"version": "v1.2",
"title": "Showcase Components",
"desc": "New components...",
"status": "released"
}]
}Showcase Components
Pricing tables, testimonials, team grids, feature cards, timelines, stats, and gallery — all driven by JSON.
Inline Editor Overhaul
Undo/redo, batch saving, image uploads, and link editing — all without leaving the page.
Initial Release
Flat-file CMS with multilingual support, event calendar, FAQ accordion, and comparison table.
Plugin Architecture
Hook system for extending Nibbly without modifying core files. Community plugins directory.
Visual Page Builder
Drag-and-drop section ordering, live preview, and template library — all still backed by flat JSON files.
09
News / Blog
A blog-style news feed — write posts in the dashboard, display them anywhere.
- One JSON file per post in content/news/
- Title, date, author, excerpt, cover image, and full HTML content
- Draft/published toggle — hidden posts are invisible to visitors
- Manage posts from the dashboard — create, edit, delete
{
"title": "My Blog Post",
"date": "2026-03-21",
"author": "The Team",
"excerpt": "A short summary...",
"image": "/images/cover.jpg",
"content": "<p>Full HTML...</p>"
}
Menu Registry, Dropdown Navigation, and Breadcrumbs
Nibbly now has a configurable menu system, nested dropdown navigation, breadcrumb trails, and a page settings panel in the dashboard.
Under the Hood: Security Fixes, Routing Overhaul, and Contract Cleanup
Concurrent editing is now safe, routing adapts to your language config automatically, and templates wire up their own content — no manual JSON editing required.
Full i18n Support: The Admin Panel Now Speaks Your Language
The entire admin interface — dashboard, inline editor, login page, and setup wizard — is now fully translatable. German ships as the first translation, with more to come.
New Showcase Page: See Every Component in Action
I've added a showcase page that demonstrates all of Nibbly's built-in components — from event calendars and pricing tables to FAQ accordions and image galleries.
Introducing Nibbly — A Flat-File CMS That Gets Out of Your Way
I built Nibbly because I was tired of bloated content management systems. No databases, no build steps, no dependencies — just PHP, JSON, and clean HTML.
10
Image Gallery
A responsive image grid with click-to-enlarge lightbox. Captions, alt text, and image sources — all stored in JSON and editable by admins.
- Responsive grid — 3 columns on desktop, 2 on mobile
- Click-to-zoom lightbox with keyboard navigation
- Alt text and captions for accessibility
- Works with local images or external URLs
"gallery": {
"images": [{
"src": "/images/screenshot.webp",
"alt": "Dashboard view",
"caption": "Admin Dashboard"
}]
}