I'm a web developer, and in this article, I want to give a surface-level introduction to a product that I've been living and breathing for quite some time now — SolvoLite.
I've always been attracted to uniqueness. What truly inspires me is that my work has allowed me to create one-of-a-kind projects for my clients. But at some point, I started running into a recurring issue: there simply weren’t enough ready-made solutions on the market that could satisfy the demands I was facing.
Let me explain what I mean by that.
Why the Market Wasn't Enough
I focus on building websites and web applications. Over the years, I've used various services that are great for building typical websites, especially those that don't require complex functionality. But the moment you try to add even the most basic custom features, things start to fall apart.
As a developer, I found myself learning dozens of external tools just to integrate small components. I have nothing against learning new technologies — it's part of the job — but I started to notice how these tools, with their inconsistent and unintuitive interfaces, were killing my productivity.
Instead of spending time building unique features for my clients — the things I enjoy doing — I was constantly wrestling with fragmented tools just to make them work together at a minimum viable level.
Naturally, someone might say, "Why not just write everything from scratch using something like React or Next.js?"
The Real Problem: Empowering the Client
For a long time, I've used Next.js as my main stack, and technically, yes — I could build any kind of project for my clients from scratch. And I did. But then came the next challenge: How could a client update their website or app without always needing a developer?
What if they want to change some text, update an image, or publish a new post? Most of the time, they'd have to reach out to a developer to make those changes. I believe that's wrong. Developers should be solving more meaningful problems, not updating static content.
Even if you store your content in a Supabase database, which already provides a basic editing interface, it's still not enough. My clients needed more — and so did I. That's when I realized I needed to build my own interface — an admin panel tailored for the kinds of projects I was creating.
As the admin panel started taking shape, it hit me: this isn't just useful for my clients — this could be valuable for other developers too. And that's when the idea of turning it into a SaaS product was born.
Why Not Use an Off-the-Shelf CMS?
There are plenty of CMS platforms out there. But many of them come with limitations. As a developer, I didn't want a system that would handcuff me. And I certainly didn't want to tell my clients: "Sorry, we can't do that because the CMS doesn't allow it."
I wanted to build a tool that gives developers freedom, offers businesses flexibility, and provides content managers with a simple and consistent interface — all in one place.
Enter SolvoLite
I built SolvoLite on top of Supabase, and the name reflects its mission:
- Solvo — Latin for "solution"
- Lite — Simplicity: in learning, in understanding, in integrating
But this isn't just another tool that connects to Supabase. SolvoLite writes directly to your Supabase database — which means you retain full control over your data. No middlemen. No vendor lock-in. This opens up a world of limitless possibilities.
If SolvoLite's current features aren't enough? You can extend it with your own custom functionality, all within the same Supabase project. It's your infrastructure, your data — SolvoLite just gives you a powerful, intuitive interface to manage it.
Security First
Security was one of my top priorities when creating SolvoLite. Since we need access to your Supabase API key to write data into your database, we store all sensitive information in encrypted form. Your project's integrity and privacy are non-negotiable.
What's in the Beta Version?
The beta version of SolvoLite includes a carefully selected set of features — the core foundation of a powerful CMS:
You can create:
- Static Pages
- Dynamic Pages
- Dynamic Collections
Within each of these, you'll find a consistent and extensible set of field types, including:
- Text Field
- Image Field
- Images Field (multiple images)
- Switcher (toggle)
- Reference Field
- Multi Reference Field
Why did I choose these for the MVP? Because I believe this is the minimum necessary feature set to serve as the core of a CMS. From here, we can grow — with the help of user feedback.
Built for Developers, Businesses, and Content Managers
According to our internal documentation, the goals of SolvoLite CMS are clear:
- Give developers a powerful and flexible tool
- Let businesses build custom solutions with full ownership of data
- Empower content managers with a simple interface
Whether you're a startup, a dev agency, an educator building a course platform, or a marketer managing content — SolvoLite adapts to your workflow.
Technologically, it's built on:
- Frontend: Next.js
- Backend: Supabase for data, authentication, and API access
- Architecture: Modular and scalable client-server model
The Admin Panel and User Experience
The SolvoLite admin panel includes:
- A home screen with real-time CMS info
- Profile management (email, password, logout)
- Integrated documentation
- Project management (with Supabase API key integration)
- Static and dynamic page editors
- Collection builders with drag-and-drop field configuration
Every bit of user data — from project IDs to Supabase API keys — is encrypted. All CMS interactions go directly into your Supabase database. No proprietary API. Just native Supabase queries — as transparent and flexible as it gets.
Future Plans and Vision
SolvoLite is just getting started. Here's where we're going next:
- SEO Optimization: Add fields and controls for metadata and search visibility
- Multilanguage Support: Create multilingual content under one project
- Feedback-Centric Development: Implement a system where users can submit ideas and vote on features
- Advanced Customization: More integrations and modularity based on what users ask for
Everything in SolvoLite is designed with one principle in mind: user-centric development.
Join the Beta
We're currently running an open beta. Everyone who joins the beta will receive exclusive bonuses upon the official launch of SolvoLite.
If you're a developer who wants control, a business that needs flexibility, or a content manager who wants ease of use, SolvoLite is built for you.
Right now, SolvoLite stands as a unique solution on the market. And I'm hopeful that together, we can grow and shape it into something even greater.
Let's build the future of content management — one custom project at a time.
PUBLISHED
May 12, 2025
LAST UPDATED
May 12, 2025