About Contentstack Launch

Contentstack Launch is a fully integrated, fully automated MACH-compliant front‑end hosting and deployment platform that integrates directly with your Git providers, supports static and server‑side rendered (SSR) frameworks, and provides a robust suite of features for efficient project delivery, while maintaining scalability and security.

Core Features

• Project Bootstrap & Deployment
  • Instant provisioning by linking GitHub or Bitbucket repositories, or uploading ZIP files.
  • Full support for frameworks such as Gatsby, Next.js, Vue, React, Angular, Remix, Nuxt, client-side rendering (CSR).
• Multi-Environment Management
  • Create distinct environments (e.g., dev, staging, prod), each accessible via a unique URL.
  • Configure branch, custom build commands, environment variables, and password protection.
• Advanced Deployment & Logs
  • Detailed deployment history, statuses such as Live, Failed, or Queued, logs, and redeploy options via UI, Git commits, or deploy hooks.
• Deploy Hooks Integration
  • Unique HTTP trigger URLs to initiate deployments programmatically or via CI/CD (e.g., cron jobs or CMS webhooks).
• Custom Domains & Auto HTTPS
  • Set up branded domains with SSL by default.
  • Supports apex domain redirection.
• Cloud Functions
  • Run serverless functions to handle backend tasks or API integrations directly within Launch.
• Edge Functions
  • Deploy custom logic at the CDN edge for real-time personalization, authentication, or URL rewrites with minimal latency.
• CLI for Launch
  • Use the Contentstack CLI to create, manage, and deploy Launch projects programmatically, or integrate commands into CI/CD workflows.
• Performance
  • Cache Priming: Preloads key pages to the CDN during deployment for faster first-load times.
  • Launch uses a global CDN network to deliver content closest to the users.
• Observability & Scaling Tools
  • Log Targets: Send server or edge logs via OpenTelemetry to external monitoring services.
  • Load-Testing Support: Includes a checklist and best practices to simulate peak traffic and validate scalability.
• Security & Access Control
  • Password protect environments.
  • Role-based user management (Owner, Admin, Read-Only) with granular permissions.
  • Traffic Encryption: HTTPS/TLS 1.2 & 1.3 by default, with auto-upgrades.

Key Benefits

• Speed & Simplicity: One-click deployments, automatic builds triggered via Git, and instant rollbacks, simplify CI/CD and accelerate time to market.
• Built-in DDoS Protection: CDN-level mitigation absorbs malicious traffic at the edge, safeguarding environments against volumetric attacks while ensuring performance and availability remain unaffected.
• Reliable Environments: Isolate development, testing, and production with consistent configuration and environment isolation.
• Optimized Performance: CDN-backed delivery, proactive cache priming, and SSL enforcement ensure fast, secure, and responsive user experiences.
• Full Automation: Deploy hooks enable flexible triggers such as CI workflows, events triggered by the CMS, or scheduled builds.
• Scalable & Observable: Supports mission-critical traffic surges and provides actionable logs for performance tuning.
• Brand Control & Trust: Custom domains, HTTPS enforcement, and password-protected previews enhance professionalism and security.

Use Cases

• Modern Jamstack deployments: Host Next.js, Angular, Nuxt, Remix, Gatsby, React, Vue or Other frameworks applications with CI integration.
• CMS-driven sites: Automatically rebuild the frontend when content is published in Contentstack.
• Multi-environment workflows: Maintain consistent pipelines across development, staging, and production environments.
• Performance-first initiatives: Prime caches and test load resilience before launch.
• Enterprise-grade observability: Redirect logs to Splunk, Datadog, or AWS CloudWatch via OpenTelemetry.

Summary

Contentstack Launch empowers your web teams to:

• Rapidly launch and iterate on frontend apps.
• Maintain secure and branded delivery environments.
• Optimize for performance and scale.
• Gain full visibility and control over builds and deployments.
• Collaborate securely with role-based access.

It provides a comprehensive deployment solution for Contentstack-based digital experiences, combining the agility of a headless CMS with enterprise-grade hosting capabilities.

To access Launch, log in to your Contentstack account.

In the left-hand side primary navigation, you will find a new icon for Launch (as shown below). Click the icon to go to Launch.

Your Launch landing page will look as follows: