Directus
Headless data platform for structured content and integrations.
Directus is a headless CMS and open‑source data platform that sits on top of an existing SQL database.
It instantly turns your database into an editor‑friendly CMS with APIs, role/permission management and a modern admin UI.
Why Directus?
- Database‑driven: Uses your SQL database (MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.) as the source.
- API‑first: Automatically generated REST and GraphQL endpoints.
- Flexible models: No rigid schema — any database model is supported.
- Roles & permissions: Granular control, ideal for multi‑tenant or team setups.
- Headless CMS: Use Directus as a content backend for modern frontends like Nuxt.
Typical use cases
- Product information management (PIM)
- Content management for websites and apps
- Data hub for e‑commerce systems (Shopware, ERP, Nuxt frontends)
- Rapid prototyping for data‑driven apps
Services with Directus
- Setup & configuration: Installation, data modelling, roles/permissions.
- Integration: Connect to Nuxt.js, Shopware or Laravel backends.
- API design: Use and extend REST & GraphQL endpoints.
- Automation: Webhooks, event hooks and data pipelines.
- Custom extensions: Build custom interfaces, layouts and modules.
Example projects
- Directus PIM with PostgreSQL & a Nuxt frontend for product/attribute management.
- Hybrid architecture: Directus as CMS, connected to a Laravel backend.
- Headless website: Directus as content hub, Nuxt.js as SEO‑friendly frontend.
Conclusion
Directus is a great fit when you want to turn existing databases into a headless CMS — flexible, API‑first and editor‑friendly.
I’ll help you use Directus as the data hub for your projects.