Can Directus connect to an existing database?

Yes. Directus introspects and wraps existing SQL databases without modifying your schema. This makes it ideal for adding a CMS layer to legacy databases.

How is Directus different from Strapi?

Directus is database-first and wraps existing schemas, while Strapi generates database tables from content type definitions. Directus also offers a no-code admin app versus Strapi's developer-configured admin.

Does Directus support real-time data?

Yes. Directus offers WebSocket subscriptions for real-time data changes, enabling live dashboards, collaborative editing, and instant notifications.

Flexible Data Management with Custom Directus Development

Directus wraps any SQL database with instant APIs and a no-code admin app. Custom extensions, flows, and frontends built by AI-managed teams.

Platform: Directus (CMS)

Directus is an open-source data platform that wraps any SQL database with REST and GraphQL APIs, a no-code admin app, and automation flows. Bookuvai builds custom Directus extensions, configures automation flows, and creates frontends consuming Directus APIs. Its database-first approach makes it ideal for projects where you want a headless CMS layer on top of existing data.

What We Build

Custom Extensions: Directus extensions including custom interfaces, displays, layouts, and modules for tailored admin experiences.
Automation Flows: Directus Flows with custom operations for data processing, notifications, and third-party API calls.
Frontend Development: React, Vue, or Next.js frontends consuming Directus REST or GraphQL APIs with real-time subscriptions.
Data Modeling: Database schema design with Directus collections, relationships, and access control policies.

Integration Capabilities

Database Wrapping: Connect Directus to existing PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, or SQL Server databases without data migration.
File Storage: Configure S3, Azure Blob, GCS, or local storage for file management with automatic image transformations.
SSO Providers: Integrate OAuth2, OpenID Connect, LDAP, and SAML providers for enterprise authentication.
Webhooks & Events: Trigger external services on data changes with configurable webhooks and real-time event subscriptions.

Typical Projects

Content API Platform: Directus-powered content API with custom collections, roles, and Next.js frontend for a media company. (40-80, $80-$160)
Internal Data Tool: Directus admin panel on existing database with custom interfaces for data entry and reporting. (30-50, $60-$100)
Custom Extension Suite: Set of Directus extensions with custom field interfaces, display components, and automation flows. (40-70, $80-$140)

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Directus connect to an existing database?: Yes. Directus introspects and wraps existing SQL databases without modifying your schema. This makes it ideal for adding a CMS layer to legacy databases.
How is Directus different from Strapi?: Directus is database-first and wraps existing schemas, while Strapi generates database tables from content type definitions. Directus also offers a no-code admin app versus Strapi's developer-configured admin.
Does Directus support real-time data?: Yes. Directus offers WebSocket subscriptions for real-time data changes, enabling live dashboards, collaborative editing, and instant notifications.