> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.cortexcms.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.cortexcms.org/master.md).

# Introduction

Cortex [CMS](/glossary.md#cms) is a [multitenant](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multitenancy) identity, [custom content](/glossary.md#custom-content-cms) distribution/management and reporting platform built by the [Content Enablement](https://github.com/cb-talent-development) team at [CareerBuilder](https://github.com/careerbuilder). Its purpose is to provide central infrastructure for next-generation applications; exposing a single point of management while enabling quicker build-out of new software.

Cortex adheres to a headless, API-only architecture - it avoids a monolithic, all-in-one architecture associated with CMSs like WordPress or Drupal.

To jump straight into using Cortex CMS, please refer to either the [Docker Compose guide](/basics/setup/docker-compose.md) (recommended) or the [manual setup guide](/basics/setup/manual-setup.md).

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