# Directus

> Open source headless CMS and data platform for SQL databases

- Canonical URL: https://www.fosshunter.com/tools/directus
- JSON export: https://www.fosshunter.com/tools/directus.json
- Website: https://github.com/directus/directus
- Category: CMS
- Open source: yes
- Self-hostable: yes
- Verified listing: no
- Featured: no
- Published at: 2026-04-29T17:26:58+00:00
- Catalog revision: `1865733083`

## Repository metrics (point-in-time)

- Repository: https://github.com/directus/directus
- Stars: 38816
- Forks: 4993
- Open issues: 359
- License: NOASSERTION
- Last push: 2026-11-04T12:45:50+00:00
- Metrics observed at (synced_at): 2026-11-04T13:30:21+00:00
- Archived: no

Tags: CMS, headless-cms, content-management-system, no-code
Tech stacks: docker, javascript, nodejs, postgresql, typescript, vue

## Features
- Instantly generates REST and GraphQL APIs for any existing SQL database. *(highlighted)*
- Provides a no-code Vue.js dashboard for non-technical users to manage data. *(highlighted)*
- Supports a wide range of databases including PostgreSQL, MySQL, and SQLite. *(highlighted)*

## Description

Directus is a flexible backend that turns any SQL database into a headless CMS or app with instant APIs. It layers a real-time Node.js API and a no-code Vue.js dashboard over your data without requiring complex migrations.

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