Directus
Instant REST and GraphQL API for any SQL database
Directus wraps any existing SQL database with a dynamic API and an intuitive admin app for managing content. It serves as a headless CMS and data platform for developers and non-technical users alike.
Key features
- Auto-generated REST and GraphQL APIs
- No-code data admin
- Works with existing databases
- Granular permissions
Strengths
- Released under the BSL-1.1 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Kubernetes-ready with Helm charts available
- Mature project with 37.2k GitHub stars
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