Pluck (software)
Encyclopedia
Pluck, also known as pluck-cms, is an open source
content management system
, written in the PHP
scripting language. It allows for webpage creation for users with little or no programming experience, and, unlike most content management systems, does not use a database
to store its data. Pluck also includes a module system, which allows developers to integrate custom functionality into the system.
It includes 3 default modules:
More functionality can be added through the module system.
4.2 was the first version with the name pluck, and also the first version released under the GNU General Public License
.
, pluck currently (as of July 2009) has 0 unpatched security advisories (out of 5 total).
Open source
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content management system
Content management system
A content management system is a system providing a collection of procedures used to manage work flow in a collaborative environment. These procedures can be manual or computer-based...
, written in the PHP
PHP
PHP is a general-purpose server-side scripting language originally designed for web development to produce dynamic web pages. For this purpose, PHP code is embedded into the HTML source document and interpreted by a web server with a PHP processor module, which generates the web page document...
scripting language. It allows for webpage creation for users with little or no programming experience, and, unlike most content management systems, does not use a database
Database
A database is an organized collection of data for one or more purposes, usually in digital form. The data are typically organized to model relevant aspects of reality , in a way that supports processes requiring this information...
to store its data. Pluck also includes a module system, which allows developers to integrate custom functionality into the system.
Functionality
Pluck has the following functionality:- Page creation
- Theming system
- Module support
- Trashcan
It includes 3 default modules:
- Albums
- BlogBlogA blog is a type of website or part of a website supposed to be updated with new content from time to time. Blogs are usually maintained by an individual with regular entries of commentary, descriptions of events, or other material such as graphics or video. Entries are commonly displayed in...
- Contact form
More functionality can be added through the module system.
History
The first version of pluck was released in 2005 under the name CMSsystem. It was a "one man project", and the code wasn't released under an open source license. Version 2 and 3 where released in 2005 and 2006 respectively, though the exact dates are unknown.4.2 was the first version with the name pluck, and also the first version released under the GNU General Public License
GNU General Public License
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.
Vulnerabilities
According to SecuniaSecunia
Secunia is a Danish computer security service provider best known for tracking vulnerabilities in a large variety of software and operating systems.Numbers of "unpatched" vulnerabilities in popular applications are frequently quoted in software comparisons....
, pluck currently (as of July 2009) has 0 unpatched security advisories (out of 5 total).