Raytha is an open‑source, self‑hosted CMS built on .NET that enables rapid application development and deployment. It provides a lightweight framework with out‑of‑the‑box features such as customizable content types, a automatically generated REST API, and full extensibility without requiring code changes. Developers can quickly create and manage multipurpose web applications while retaining complete control over the hosted environment.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Developers often need to build custom content-driven applications quickly, but existing CMS solutions can be heavyweight, require extensive configuration, or lack seamless integration with .NET ecosystems, leading to longer development cycles and higher maintenance overhead.
Solution
Rayray (Raytha) is a self‑hosted, open‑source CMS built on .NET that streamlines rapid application development and deployment. It provides a lightweight framework where content types can be created and customized through an intuitive UI without writing code. An automatically generated REST API exposes the defined content instantly, enabling front‑end or external services to consume data without additional integration work. The platform includes built‑in features such as a template engine, audit logs, role‑based access control, and single sign‑on, all delivered with fast performance and full extensibility for developers.
Target Audience
Raytha targets .NET developers and development teams building custom websites, portals, or internal tools that require a flexible, code‑free content management layer.
Features
- MIT‑licensed, fully open‑source codebase available on GitHub
- No‑code content type creation and customization through a web interface
- Automatic generation of a RESTful API for all defined content types
- Integrated template engine for rendering dynamic pages
- Audit logging and role‑based access controls for security and compliance
- Single sign‑on support for streamlined authentication
- Designed for .NET environments, offering high performance and easy extensibility