Framer Server API key

KnotCMS uses the Framer Server API to list CMS collections, sync items, and optionally publish your site.

Wizard order

Framer is step 1 in the setup wizard — before Notion and mapping.

Find your API key

1. Open your site in Framer.
2. Go to Site settings → General.
3. Copy the Server API key.

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Framer Site settings → General with Server API key section visible (blur the key value).

Enter it in KnotCMS

On Step 1 · Framer in the setup wizard:

1. Paste your Framer project URL.
2. Paste the Server API key.
3. Click Load collections, then Continue.

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KnotCMS wizard step 1 Framer with both fields filled and Load collections visible.

Caution

The API key must match the Framer project URL. A mismatch causes FRAMER_UNAUTHORIZED errors — see Error codes.

Note

Selecting a Framer CMS collection in step 1 is optional unless you use a setup path that connects existing Framer content. For a new Notion → Framer collection, you can load collections and continue without selecting one.

Security

Your API key is encrypted at rest in KnotCMS. Never share it publicly or commit it to git.

Next

Connect Notion →