Directus
Instant REST and GraphQL APIs for any SQL database
Directus is the real-time API and admin dashboard that turns any SQL database into a headless CMS. With 29K+ GitHub stars, it works with your existing database—no migrations required. Instant APIs, beautiful admin panel, complete customization.
Why Directus?
Starting a new project? Most CMS tools force you into their schema. Have an existing database? They can't help. You need a tool that works both ways—one that wraps existing databases with instant APIs or manages new databases from scratch.
How It Works
Point Directus at any SQL database, and it instantly generates REST and GraphQL APIs. The admin dashboard lets non-technical users manage content without touching the database directly. Works with PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, MariaDB, MS-SQL, and more.
What Is Directus?
Directus is a real-time API platform with an admin dashboard. It layers a Node.js API on any SQL database, providing REST/GraphQL endpoints, real-time subscriptions, and a Vue.js admin interface. Database-agnostic and fully extensible.
Key Benefits
Why teams choose Directus
Any SQL Database
PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, MS-SQL, Oracle, CockroachDB.
No Migrations
Works with existing databases. No schema changes required.
Instant APIs
REST and GraphQL generated automatically from your schema.
Beautiful Admin
Vue.js dashboard for content management by any team member.
Real-Time
Live API updates with WebSocket subscriptions.
White-Label
Fully customizable interface for client projects.
Features
Everything you need to build with Directus
Data Studio
Visual interface for managing all content and data.
Access Control
Granular permissions per collection and field.
Flows
Visual automation builder for data operations.
Insights
Analytics dashboards built from your data.
Extensions
Extend with custom interfaces, modules, and endpoints.
File Storage
Integrated asset management with transformations.
Use Cases
What you can build with Directus
Technology Stack
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