How to Build Your Own Directus

Leverage automatic Create, Read, Update, Delete operations for rapid application development

Implement custom validation logic to maintain high-quality, consistent data

Validate data to maintain quality and consistency

Automatically sync Directus data with external databases for backup or integration purposes

Direct access to your database for advanced use cases

Choose from over 35 custom field types to create rich, flexible data models

Track all system changes for accountability and monitor user actions and system events

Find exact data needed fast with powerful search capabilities and granular filtering options

Efficiently modify multiple items at once to save time and reduce errors

Encourage team collaboration directly within content for approval processes and feedback

Save and share custom layouts and filters with bookmarks for quick access to frequently used data views

Track content history and never lose important changes with ability to review and restore previous versions

Control publishing with content versioning to track revisions, compare versions, and rollback when needed

Easily move data in and out of Directus to facilitate data migration and integration with other systems

Browse data with built-in interfaces like Kanban, calendar views, and more or build custom layouts

GDPR compliance with Data Processing Agreement

Define custom permissions at granular level to ensure data security and compliance

Single sign on with OAuth, OpenID, or LDAP to simplify access management and security

Granular, role-based permissions down to the field level to give every user and service exactly the access they need

Single sign on with SAML protocol

Easily set focal points for dynamic image cropping, saving time on manual adjustments

Organize content logically with familiar folder structure to improve discoverability and management

Resize and scale images with ease using URL parameters for quality and type optimizations

Store files locally or with any cloud provider using S3 compatible storage drivers

Build automations that trigger on data changes, schedules, or manual input and connect external services without code

Run JavaScript when needed to add custom logic to workflows and execute complex operations

Send transactional emails from your workflows

Automate repetitive tasks without coding with full workflow editor that triggers on data changes, schedules, or manual input

Built-in AI assistant that writes, translates, and takes action on content directly with same permissions and governance as human users

Connect any AI tool to your Directus data in seconds with native Model Context Protocol support

Advanced analytics and insights module for data visualization

Create insightful data visualizations and build custom dashboards to monitor key metrics without coding