Instant APIs for any database.

Save hundreds of hours with instant GraphQL + REST APIs, JavaScript SDK, and CLI based on your schema.

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Never write another API again.

Eliminate the lengthy and tedious process of building APIs from scratch. Instead, free up your resources and concentrate on perfecting the frontend experience for your users.

Work with any database or framework

Introspect any SQL database or build one from scratch inside of Directus. Instantly get a connectivity toolkit to fetch, manage, and edit data.

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  • PostgreSQL
  • MySQL
  • S3
  • CockroachDB
  • SQLite
  • Azure
  • OracleDB
  • MS SQL Server
  • GCP
  • MariaDB
  • Aurora
  • Local
  • Redshift
  • SQL Variants
  • S3-Based

Strong Database Abstraction

Works with all major SQL database vendors, with no migrations or schema changes required.

Granular Access Control

Filter rules, custom validation, field-level permissions, IP allow-lists, and configurable public access.

Full CRUD Data Access

Create, read, update, and delete items using instant REST and GraphQL APIs.

Encryption and Hashing

Security-first, with encrypted and hashed fields, and all data communicated over SSL/HTTPS.

Built-in Authentication

Configurable JWT for SSO via OAuth, OpenID, and LDAP, with 2FA and custom password policies.

Revisions & Accountability

Detailed activity logs, change history with data snapshots, item rollback, and soft-delete archiving.

Realtime Ready

Websockets and GraphQL Subscriptions to enable live data over a persistent connection.

OpenAPI Specification

Automatically generates OAS / Swagger specification files to enhance your data model tooling. 

await directus.request(
	readItem("articles", 4, {
		fields: [
			"id",
			"status",
			"title",
			"category",
			{ image: ["id", "name"] },
    	],
	})
);

Automatic endpoints for all your data.

Any data changes are instantly reflected in your APIs. Never worry again about having to re-write them again and "future-proof" your project data.

Query and manage data without SQL. 

Enhance collaboration. Help technical teams and non-technical teams stay in sync. 

Combine with other tools in the Directus ecosystem.

Whether you specialize in frontend, backend, or fullstack, Directus equips you with a full suite of developer tools that'll make you even more efficient.

Explore

Explore

Browse and filter your data in custom layouts tailored to your needs.

Auth

Auth

Protect your data with granular access control systems.

Editor

Editor

Create and curate your data with custom forms designed for convenience.

After comparing a few API designing tools, we discovered that Directus cut down our backend development time from 2.5 days to ~4 hours.

Say goodbye to tedious API creation 👋

Discover the effortless way to generate APIs from any database with Directus Connect. Streamline your development process and start building with ease today.

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