Directus

Directus wraps any SQL database with an instant REST and GraphQL API

layer, plus a no-code Vue.js admin app for managing content and data

models. It works with existing databases without requiring migrations,

or lets you build a new schema from scratch. Supports PostgreSQL,

MySQL, SQLite, MariaDB, MS-SQL, OracleDB, and CockroachDB.

Key Highlights

- Instant REST and GraphQL APIs from any SQL database

- No-code admin panel built with Vue.js

- Visual automation builder for event-driven workflows

Why It Fits Jamstack Workflows

- Auto-generated REST and GraphQL endpoints expose all collections with built-in filtering, sorting, pagination, and field-level permissions — no custom API code required

- Webhooks and the built-in Flows automation engine trigger external builds or third-party services on content events like create, update, and delete

Typical Implementations

- Content-driven marketing websites

- Internal tools and back-office dashboards

- Product information management systems

- Multi-language editorial portals

Setup Snapshot

Hosting: "Self-hosted or Directus Cloud managed service"

Content: "Database-first schema edited via no-code Data Studio"

Delivery: "REST and GraphQL APIs with real-time WebSocket support"

Notes

- Directus mirrors your SQL schema directly — it does not abstract the database, so existing tables and relationships remain intact

- Licensed under BSL 1.1; free for organizations under $5M annual revenue/funding, commercial license required above that threshold