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Payload is a pioneering Next.js native headless CMS designed to install directly into your existing /app folder. Bridging the gap between an application framework and a traditional CMS, it enables developers to seamlessly integrate frontend and backend workflows in a single directory. A standout feature is the ability to query your database directly using React Server Components without relying on REST or GraphQL APIs. Payload offers an entirely extensible, 100% TypeScript architecture complete with out-of-the-box authentication, highly granular access controls, a block-based layout builder, and Lexical rich text editing. Free from vendor lock-in, it can be easily deployed via serverless infrastructure like Vercel or Cloudflare, making it an extremely robust, scalable choice for building anything from e-commerce stores to enterprise applications.