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Indexa × Payload CMS

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MediumSetup: 10 minutes

Payload CMS is a modern, TypeScript-first headless CMS and application framework built on Node.js. It's rapidly gaining popularity for its developer experience, Next.js integration, and code-first schema definition. Indexa connects to Payload's REST API to publish AI-generated articles to any collection in your Payload project.

How it works

  1. 1

    Create a Payload API key user via the Users collection with appropriate access control to create documents in your Posts collection.

  2. 2

    In Indexa, enter your Payload API base URL and API key, then map the Posts collection fields to Indexa's article schema.

  3. 3

    Indexa POSTs to `/api/{collectionSlug}` on your publishing schedule, creating richly structured article documents in Payload.

Why use Indexa with Payload CMS?

TypeScript-native output — Indexa generates article data that conforms to your Payload collection's TypeScript types.

Lexical Rich Text support — Indexa can generate Payload's Lexical editor format for body content, rendering correctly in any Payload-powered frontend.

Next.js colocation — Payload CMS colocated in a Next.js project works seamlessly; Indexa publishes to the same database.

Flexible access control — Payload's powerful access control functions let you grant Indexa precise, minimal permissions.

Requirements

  • ·Payload CMS v2 or v3.
  • ·An API key or user with `create` access to the Posts (or equivalent) collection.
  • ·Your Payload API must be publicly reachable (or accessible to Indexa's IP ranges).

Frequently asked questions

Which Payload CMS versions does Indexa support?

Indexa supports Payload v2 and v3 (Next.js-native version). Both expose compatible REST APIs at `/api/{collectionSlug}`.

Does Indexa support Payload's Lexical rich text editor format?

Yes. Indexa can generate Payload's Lexical JSON format for rich text fields, ensuring perfect rendering in your frontend rather than raw HTML strings.

Can Indexa work with Payload v3 colocated in a Next.js project?

Yes. Payload v3's API routes are standard Next.js API routes. Indexa accesses them at the same URL as your Next.js application.

Does Indexa support Payload's draft and publish workflow?

Yes. Indexa can create documents in Payload's draft state for editorial review before publication, using Payload's `_status` field convention.

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