User Guide — Overview
User Guide
Welcome to the Pycora Pro User Guide.
This guide is written for non-developers — site builders, content editors, and business owners who want to run Pycora Pro and publish a website without touching code.
Everything here uses Decap CMS, a visual editor that lets you update your site from a browser. No Python, no HTML, no Markdown required.
Two Paths — Pick One
Pycora Pro can be used in two ways. Choose the path that fits your goal:
🖥️ Local Path
Run Pycora Pro on your own computer. Edit content, preview your site, and build the final HTML — all offline.
Best for:
- First-time users who want to learn the tool
- Editing content before publishing
- Building a site to upload manually to any host
☁️ Cloud Path
Deploy Pycora Pro online — to Cloudflare Pages, Netlify, or Vercel. Edit content from any device, anywhere.
Best for:
- Users who want a live website with a custom domain
- Editing content from a phone, tablet, or another computer
- Automatic rebuilds whenever you save
What You Will Learn
Both paths cover the same topics. The only difference is where you do them.
| Topic | Local | Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Install Python and dependencies | ✅ | ✅ |
| Run Pycora Pro | ✅ | ✅ |
| Access Decap CMS | ✅ | ✅ |
| Edit pages, posts, and projects | ✅ | ✅ |
| Upload media | ✅ | ✅ |
| Build and publish | ✅ | ✅ |
| Push to GitHub | ❌ | ✅ |
| Deploy to a live host | ❌ | ✅ |
| Auto rebuild on save | ❌ | ✅ |
If you are unsure, start with the Local Path. You can always switch to Cloud later.
Content Reference
Once you are inside the CMS, this reference shows you what every field does:
👉 Content Creation Reference →
Covers:
- Home Page
- About Page
- Contact Page
- Journal Page
- Projects Page
- Projects Collection
- Blog Posts
- Site Settings
- Media Uploads
Requirements at a Glance
| Requirement | Version | Needed For |
|---|---|---|
| Python | 3.8 or higher | Running Pycora Pro |
| pip | Latest | Installing dependencies |
| Node.js | LTS | Decap CMS |
| Git | Optional | Cloud deployment |
Full installation instructions are in the Local Guide.
Need Help?
- Full Documentation: docspycorapro.axcora.com
- Website: axcora.com
- Custom Project? Hire us on Fiverr
Next step: Local Guide — Getting Started →