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Directus

A versatile headless CMS and API engine that simplifies data management, content creation, and application development.

5 sources 34,634 stars Self-hosted BSL-1.1

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About

Directus is a versatile platform that offers instant no-code application creation and dynamic API generation for any SQL database. With Directus‚ users can effortlessly build custom applications and APIs without writing a single line of code. The platform provides a user-friendly interface for managing database content‚ defining relationships‚ and configuring data access permissions. Directus enables seamless integration with various SQL databases‚ allowing users to leverage existing data structures and schemas. Its intuitive design empowers users to quickly prototype and deploy applications‚ while its dynamic API generation capabilities ensure flexibility and scalability. Whether you're a business user‚ developer‚ or data analyst‚ Directus equips you with the tools needed to efficiently manage and leverage your database assets.

Why it stands out

Directus is an open source alternative to Contentful, Strapi. Licensed under BSL-1.1, it gives you full access to the source code and the freedom to modify, self-host, and contribute. You can deploy it on your own servers for complete data ownership and privacy.

Highlights

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Headless Architecture

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Intuitive Interface

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Flexible Data Model

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Powerful Permissions

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Extensible Ecosystem

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Version Control

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Multi-language Support

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Self-hosted or Cloud

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Connect

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Explore

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Editor

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Auth

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Files

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Insights

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Automate

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Realtime

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Instant REST & GraphQL APIs

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No-code data studio

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Flows automation engine

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Role-based access control

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File storage & DAM

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Extensible with custom modules

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