# Directus

> Turn any SQL database into an API and admin app

Instant REST and GraphQL APIs, auth and a no-code data studio over your database.

- Source: https://github.com/directus/directus
- Homepage: https://directus.com
- License: NOASSERTION
- Language: TypeScript
- Stars: 38025
- Forks: 4960
- Contributors: 550
- Last commit: 2026-10-02
- Latest release: v12.4.1 (2026-09-23)
- Purpose: Developer tools, Web frameworks, Databases & backends
- Runs on: Docker / self-host
- For: Personal, Enterprise

## Worth score: 79/100

How much DigGitHub recommends it, from activity, adoption, docs, license and security signals.

- Popularity: 23/25
- Momentum: 10/20
- Maintenance: 25/25
- Community: 14/15
- Readiness: 7/15

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Source page: https://diggithub.com/directus/directus
Updated: 2026-10-05