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Simple CMS

Out-of-the-box CMS for 95% of website use cases.
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Simple CMS Overview

A flexible content management system that grows with your needs.

Skip the complexity of WordPress and the limitations of page builders. Build exactly the content platform you need with our Simple CMS template - powerful enough for serious content operations, simple enough to make it your own.

Simple CMS gives you a perfect foundation for building content-driven websites. Get all the essential CMS features you need, with the flexibility to customize everything to your workflow.

Core Features

AI Content Workflows

  • Integrated AI content generation flows
  • AI-powered image creation
  • OpenAI integration

Dynamic Page Builder

  • Flexible block-based page construction
  • Mix and match content blocks: Hero, Rich Text, Forms, Galleries, and more
  • Custom background options and visibility controls
  • Drag-and-drop block ordering

Rich Content Types

  • Hero Blocks: Create engaging hero sections with images, headlines, and CTAs
  • Rich Text Blocks: Format content with alignment options and headlines
  • Gallery Blocks: Build beautiful image galleries
  • Form Blocks: Create and manage custom forms
  • Pricing Blocks: Display product/service pricing with customizable cards
  • Post Blocks: Showcase your blog content

Advanced Form Builder

  • Create custom forms with multiple field types
  • Multiple field types: text, textarea, checkbox, radio, file, and select
  • Configurable success actions and redirects
  • Form submission tracking and email notifications
  • Custom validation rules

Data Model

  • Pages
  • Posts
  • Forms
  • Navigation
  • Content Blocks
  • Global Settings

Use Cases

Perfect for:

  • Marketing websites
  • Company websites
  • Landing pages
  • Blog platforms
  • Documentation sites
  • Portfolio websites
  • Small to medium business websites
  • Multi-page content platforms

Getting Started

Deploy instantly on Directus Cloud:

  1. Log into your Directus Cloud dashboard
  2. Click "Create Project"
  3. Select "Simple CMS"
  4. Start building your content

Build exactly the content platform you need - no more, no less.