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Frequently Asked Questions

Is ClipperCMS still maintained?

No. The official GitHub repository was archived by its owner on July 22, 2020 and is now read-only. Although its README says the project was maintained for security updates only, an archived repository cannot follow a normal active-release process. There is no current supported production branch. Existing installations should be treated as legacy systems and scheduled for replacement.

Is ClipperCMS suitable for a new production website?

No. ClipperCMS depends on obsolete PHP 5.x and MySQL 5.x-era assumptions, its repository is archived, and public security reports affect version 1.3.3. A new public website should use maintained software with current PHP support, security releases, documentation, and an active extension ecosystem. ClipperCMS should be limited to controlled recovery or migration work when an existing site must be preserved temporarily.

What license was ClipperCMS released under?

The archived application's included installer content describes ClipperCMS as open-source software released under the GNU General Public License. Bundled components may contain their own GPL, Creative Commons, public-domain, or other notices. Anyone redistributing or modifying an archived copy should review the license file and notices contained in that exact package rather than relying only on a third-party software listing.

What PHP version does ClipperCMS require?

The archived installer checks for PHP 5.3, and its bundled help describes PHP 5.x. Those versions are obsolete and should not be enabled for a new public deployment. The project provides no maintained compatibility statement for current PHP releases. Running old code on a newer PHP version may fail, while running obsolete PHP creates additional security and maintenance risks.

Can ClipperCMS be installed through Softaculous?

Yes. RSH Web Services offers ClipperCMS 1.3.3 through Softaculous in cPanel. The listing does not make this archived application secure or supported. Do not create a new public installation; use a temporary isolated copy only if necessary to recover content or prepare an existing website for migration. Contact RSH Web Services for help assessing that recovery work.

How should an existing ClipperCMS site be secured temporarily?

Remove public access wherever possible and place the legacy site behind network restrictions or a separate authenticated gateway. Disable editing, uploads, and unused accounts; preserve logs; use unique credentials; and keep the host operating system protected. These measures only reduce exposure. They do not fix unsupported application code, so the long-term security action is to migrate and remove the old installation.

What must be included in a ClipperCMS migration?

Inventory the database, resources, aliases, metadata, templates, chunks, snippets, plugins, template variables, users, forms, media, custom PHP, redirects, and scheduled behavior. Map every valuable old URL to a destination URL and preserve content relationships. Test the replacement privately before launch, then monitor missing pages and errors. Keep a protected backup of the original system until the migration has been verified.

How do I back up ClipperCMS before migration?

Create a complete copy of all website files and export the entire MySQL database. Include uploads, configuration, templates, snippets, plugins, access files, and custom code. Record the application version, PHP version, database version, character encoding, and document root. Store multiple dated archives separately, protect their credentials and personal data, and test restoration only inside an isolated environment.

What should replace ClipperCMS?

The best replacement depends on the site's content model, editing workflow, custom PHP, forms, permissions, integrations, traffic, and maintenance resources. Compare maintained CMS options using a content and feature inventory rather than choosing solely by appearance. The destination should support current server software, receive security updates, provide an active migration path, and reproduce essential URLs and functions without carrying forward unsafe legacy code.

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