Strapi CMS Integration

Integrate Strapi headless CMS with your Medusa store for powerful content management capabilities.

Overview

This plugin connects Medusa with Strapi, enabling you to manage your e-commerce content through Strapi’s intuitive interface. Strapi is a leading open-source headless CMS that provides flexible content modeling and a user-friendly admin panel.

Features

• Strapi Integration - Connect Medusa with Strapi CMS
• Content Management - Manage product descriptions, blog posts, and pages
• Headless CMS - Decouple content from presentation
• Flexible Content Models - Create custom content types
• Media Library - Manage images and media assets
• Multi-Language Support - Content localization
• API-First - RESTful and GraphQL APIs
• Admin Panel - User-friendly content editing interface
• Role-Based Access - Control content permissions
• MedusaJS v2 Compatible - Built for Medusa v2 architecture

Requirements

• MedusaJS v2
• Strapi 4.x or later
• Node.js (latest LTS recommended)
• Database (PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, or MongoDB)

Installation

Install the plugin using npm:

npm install @devx-commerce/strapi

Configuration

Step 1: Set Up Strapi

If you don’t have Strapi installed:

npx create-strapi-app@latest my-strapi-cms
cd my-strapi-cms
npm run develop

Step 2: Configure Plugin

Add the plugin to your medusa-config.js:

const plugins = [
  // ... other plugins
  {
    resolve: "@devx-commerce/strapi",
    options: {
      strapi_url: process.env.STRAPI_URL || "http://localhost:1337",
      strapi_api_token: process.env.STRAPI_API_TOKEN,
      // Additional configuration
    },
  },
]

Step 3: Environment Variables

Add Strapi credentials to your .env:

STRAPI_URL=http://localhost:1337
STRAPI_API_TOKEN=your_strapi_api_token

Usage

Content Types

Create content types in Strapi for:

Product Content

• Extended product descriptions
• Product specifications
• Usage instructions
• Product stories

Blog Posts

• Articles and tutorials
• Product guides
• Company news
• SEO content

Pages

• About us
• Contact pages
• Landing pages
• Policy pages

Collections

• Category descriptions
• Collection stories
• Seasonal campaigns

Creating Content Models

In Strapi admin panel:

1. Navigate to Content-Type Builder
2. Create a new collection type (e.g., “Product Description”)
3. Add fields:
   • Text fields for content
   • Rich text for formatted content
   • Media fields for images
   • Relation fields to link with Medusa products
4. Save and enable the content type

Syncing Content

The plugin automatically syncs content between Medusa and Strapi:

// Content is accessible through Medusa API
// with Strapi-managed content attached

API Integration

Access Strapi content through Medusa:

// Fetch product with Strapi content
const product = await productService.retrieve(productId, {
  relations: ["strapi_content"],
})

// Access extended description from Strapi
const extendedDescription = product.strapi_content.description

Content Management Workflow

1. Product Descriptions

Manage rich product descriptions in Strapi:

• Create detailed descriptions with formatting
• Add product images and galleries
• Include specifications and features
• Localize content for different markets

2. Blog & SEO Content

Build content marketing with Strapi:

• Write blog posts and articles
• Create SEO-optimized content
• Schedule content publication
• Manage content versions

3. Marketing Pages

Design marketing pages:

• Landing pages for campaigns
• Category pages with rich content
• Brand story pages
• Promotional content

Strapi Features

Rich Text Editor

• WYSIWYG editing
• Markdown support
• Custom formatting
• Embedded media

Media Library

• Upload and organize images
• Video management
• File storage
• Image optimization

Internationalization (i18n)

• Multi-language content
• Locale management
• Translation workflows
• Language-specific content

Roles & Permissions

• User role management
• Content access control
• Publishing workflows
• Approval processes

Advanced Features

Custom Fields

Create custom fields for specific needs:

• Product specifications
• Size guides
• Care instructions
• Warranty information

Content Relations

Link content across types:

• Products to blog posts
• Categories to landing pages
• Collections to promotional content
• Related products

Webhooks

Set up webhooks for real-time sync:

• Trigger updates on content changes
• Sync content to Medusa
• Cache invalidation
• Search index updates

Best Practices

1. Content Structure - Plan content models before implementation
2. SEO Optimization - Use Strapi’s SEO plugin for metadata
3. Media Optimization - Optimize images before upload
4. Version Control - Use content versioning for important changes
5. Backup Content - Regular backups of Strapi database
6. Access Control - Implement proper role-based permissions
7. Performance - Use caching for frequently accessed content

Use Cases

E-commerce Content

• Product catalogs with rich descriptions
• Category pages with marketing content
• Brand storytelling
• Product comparison guides

Content Marketing

• Blog for SEO and engagement
• How-to guides and tutorials
• Case studies
• Customer stories

Multi-Channel Content

• Content for web, mobile, and apps
• Social media content
• Email marketing content
• Print catalog content

Links

• DevX Commerce
• Strapi Documentation