Ghost

Ghost has evolved into the definitive open-source architecture for AI-native publishing in 2026. Built on a robust Node.js stack, it transitioned its core editor to the Lexical framework, enabling deep-level AI integration directly within the document object model. This allows for context-aware writing assistants that understand the entirety of a creator's archive. Unlike proprietary platforms, Ghost maintains a strictly open-source ethos, offering a 'Self-Hosted' option for maximum data sovereignty and a 'Pro' managed service for scaling enterprises. Its 2026 market position is defined by its 'Federated Publishing' capabilities, utilizing ActivityPub to distribute AI-optimized content across the Fediverse. The platform includes native support for LLM-orchestration, allowing users to plug in their own OpenAI, Anthropic, or local Ollama keys to drive content expansion, translation, and automated internal linking. This makes Ghost the infrastructure of choice for high-volume content hubs requiring both technical flexibility and high-performance SEO output.