Directus

Directus

Open SourceGPL-3.0

Open data platform for any SQL database

Difficulty
●● Medium
Last check
2026-08-10

Description

Directus transforms any SQL database into a full-featured API with an elegant management interface. As a headless CMS, it provides REST and GraphQL endpoints, granular access control, and automatic file management. Ideal for teams that want to manage existing databases without restrictions.

Preview

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Platforms

WebLinuxWindowsmacOSDocker

Replaces the following proprietary tools

WordPress.comDirectus
SquarespaceDirectus
WixDirectus

Self-Hosting

Directus can be self-hosted on your own infrastructure. Visit the official documentation for installation instructions.

Documentation →

Tags

#nodejs#headless#api#sql#rest#graphql

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