Directus

Directus is an open‑source data platform that sits on top of an existing SQL database and turns it into a headless CMS with a modern admin UI and APIs. It’s particularly useful when data modelling and integrations matter and content shouldn’t live inside a closed system.

Directus as a data hub

I use Directus when teams need to manage structured content while still benefiting from clear APIs, roles/permissions and automation. Whether it’s a headless backend for websites, a PIM‑like setup or a data hub between commerce and other systems, Directus adapts well to existing databases and workflows.

Modelling, permissions and workflows

A solid data model comes first. Then roles, permissions and—when needed—row‑level rules keep access clean and predictable. With webhooks and flows you can implement approvals, notifications and synchronisation without hard‑coding every change.

Integration and operations

Directus works especially well alongside frontends like Nuxt and backends like Laravel. APIs can be cached, normalised and secured, and deployments run reproducibly with Docker. Monitoring, backups and migration strategies ensure stability as the system grows.

Directus combines database flexibility with a strong editor experience. With clean modelling it becomes a reliable content and data foundation for modern web projects.