Netlify CMS is a Content Management System that allows collaborators to create, edit, review, and publish content without writing code or dealing with version control. It's an open-source React app that acts as a wrapper for the Git workflow, using the GitHub API. The project has grown significantly, reaching 3,000 stars on GitHub and over 45 contributors, and is now preparing for its 1.0 release in early December. The roadmap includes improvements to media UI library, design, documentation, and other features, with bi-weekly planning sessions available for community engagement and contribution opportunities. The project aims to make the workflow clearer and easier for contributors to follow, and encourages users to get involved through pull requests and Gitter discussions.