Directus Headless CMS

Directus is an open-source data platform and headless CMS that provides a real-time API (REST and GraphQL) and an intuitive App dashboard for managing content stored in any SQL database. It integrates with existing SQL databases without requiring migrations and supports PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, OracleDB, CockroachDB, MariaDB, and MS-SQL. Directus is designed for extensibility, allowing for white-labeling and customization through its modular platform. The current stable version is 11.17.3, with releases occurring frequently, often weekly or bi-weekly, as indicated by the changelog. Key differentiators include its 'database-first' approach, direct SQL management, and a modern Vue.js no-code dashboard for non-technical users. It can be deployed on-premises, in the cloud, or via one-click services like Railway, offering flexibility for various development and production environments.