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The AI-ready backend
for your whole team.
Directus is the open data platform to build custom apps, powerful backends, and content experiences.
Key features
Everything you need in one platform.
Instant APIs
REST, GraphQL, and SDKs out of the box.
Flexible data modeling
Design your data exactly how you need it.
Permissions baked in
Granular access control at every level.
Extensions
Extend and customize anything.
Automations
Automate tasks and business logic with Flows.
Dashboards
Visualize data with Insights panels.
Get started
The fastest way to try Directus is to spin up a local instance with our template CLI. It scaffolds a Directus project plus a frontend in under a minute — no signup required.
npx directus-template-cli@latest initOnce you're ready to commit, pick how you want to run Directus:
Pick your framework
Connect your preferred frontend to Directus. Each guide covers data fetching, authentication, and live preview.
Who's it for
Directus is a flexible backend, but here's how teams typically use it.
How it works
Three concepts power everything in Directus. Start here to build your mental model.