Getting Started

Resources & Links

Key links across the Directus ecosystem.

Documentation Areas

Guides: Detailed documentation about the Directus platform
API Reference: Comprehensive list of endpoints available in your projects.
Tutorials: Framework, project, and other implementation guides.
Community: Get involved through feature requests, code contribution, education, and more.

Directus Cloud

Directus Cloud: The best way to get your Directus project up and running.
Enterprise Cloud: Custom-tailored solutions for industrial-scale projects.
System Status: Up-to-date information on our various cloud systems.

Directus Websites

Website: General information, resources, and team info.
Directus TV: Hours of video series across dozens of shows.
Directus+: Starter kits to help you build projects quicker.

Developer Resources

GitHub: The open-source repository and version control.
NPM Package: The official Directus node package.
DockerHub: The official Directus docker image.
Crowdin: Service for managing the App's many language translations.

Directus Around The Web

YouTube: Checkout our channel with video tutorials and feature overviews.
Discord: Our main community chat with thousands of Directus developers.
X: The latest product info and sneak-peeks.
Bluesky: Be part of the conversation with our team.

Connect to Realtime Data

This guide will cover connecting to Directus via WebSockets on the web, subscribing to changes, and creating new items over the connection.

Collections

Directus collections help you manage your data. Create custom collections, define fields, configure relationships, and leverage features like content versioning and access control. Learn how to create, configure, and manage collections in Directus.