Directus

Self-hostable headless CMS with REST and GraphQL APIs.

Directus provides a no-code interface and APIs for building and managing headless CMS solutions over any database.1 save · directus.com
Directus | Collaborative Backend & Headless CMS

Directus operates as a self-hostable headless CMS platform, generating REST and GraphQL APIs from any connected database. It includes a no-code interface for managing content and data models.

  • Database agnostic: connects to any SQL database without altering schema.
  • No-code interface: users manage data models and content without coding.
  • API generation: automatically creates REST and GraphQL APIs from database schema.
  • MCP integration: supports AI model connections like Claude and ChatGPT via MCP.
  • Custom extensions: extend functionality with custom code and plugins.

Free to self-host; Directus Cloud offers managed hosting options. Trusted by 36k+ GitHub stars.

Directus is ideal for teams needing a flexible backend solution that integrates with existing databases. Suitable for developers and content teams seeking a unified platform for API management and content delivery.

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