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Frequently Asked Questions

General​

What is LusterCMS?​

LusterCMS is an AI-powered headless content management system. It helps teams create, manage, and publish content faster with AI assistance.

Is LusterCMS free?​

Yes! We offer a Free plan that lets you explore LusterCMS at no cost. However, AI features require credits which are not included in the Free plan. You can purchase credits directly or exchange LUSTE tokens to unlock AI features. Paid plans include monthly AI credits.

Do I need technical skills?​

No. LusterCMS is designed for non-technical users. The AI Page Builder lets you create pages with natural language prompts.

AI Features​

What AI features are included?​

  • AI Page Builder — Generate page sections
  • BlueBird Assistant — Writing help
  • AI Media Tools — Alt text, cropping
  • SEO Tools — Meta suggestions
  • Translation — AI-powered i18n

What are AI Credits?​

AI Credits pay for AI operations. Each feature costs a certain number of credits. See Pricing.

Can I use my own AI provider?​

Yes, in self-hosted mode. Configure your own OpenAI, Anthropic, or other API keys.

LUSTE Token​

What is LUSTE?​

LUSTE is a utility token for exchanging to AI credits. It's optional — you can use LusterCMS without it.

Is LUSTE an investment?​

No. LUSTE is a utility token, not an investment vehicle. See Legal Disclaimer.

How do I buy LUSTE?​

Purchase on DEXs (Uniswap, Aerodrome) on Base network. See How to Buy.

Technical​

What's the tech stack?​

  • Frontend: Next.js, React, TypeScript
  • Backend: Python, FastAPI, SQLAlchemy
  • Database: PostgreSQL
  • AI: OpenAI, Anthropic (configurable)

Can I self-host?​

Yes! LusterCMS can be self-hosted with Docker. See Self-Hosted Deployment.

Is there an API?​

Yes. GraphQL (primary) and REST endpoints. See API Reference.

Support​

How do I get help?​

How do I report bugs?​

Email hello@lustercms.com with:

  • Steps to reproduce
  • Expected vs actual behavior
  • Screenshots if applicable

Is there a community?​

Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube.