## Introduction **Directus is a free and open-source data platform for headless content management**. It can be installed on top of any new or existing SQL database, instantly providing a dynamic API (REST+GraphQL) and accompanying App for managing content. Built entirely in TypeScript (in Node and Vue), Directus is completely modular and end-to-end extensible... with absolutely no paywalls or artificial limitations. Modern and intuitive, the Directus App enables no-code data discovery, allowing for even the most non-technical users to view, author, and manage your raw database content. Our performant and flexible API is able to adapt to any relational schema, and includes rule-based permissions, event/web hooks, custom endpoints, numerous auth options, configurable storage adapters, and much more. Current database support includes: PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, MS-SQL Server, OracleDB, MariaDB, and varients such as AWS Aurora/Redshift or Google Cloud Platform SQL. Learn more at... - [Website](https://directus.io/) - [GitHub](https://github.com/directus/directus) - [Documentation](https://docs.directus.io/) - [Community](https://directus.chat/) - [Twitter](https://twitter.com/directus) - [Cloud](https://directus.cloud/) - [Marketplace](https://directus.market/)

 

## Installing Directus requires NodeJS 10+. Create a new project with our simple CLI tool: ``` npm init directus-project my-project ``` Or using yarn: ``` yarn create directus-project my-project ``` The above command will create a directory with your project name, then walk you through the database configuration and creation of your first admin user.

 

## Updating To update an existing Directus project, navigate to your project directory and run: ``` npm update ```

 

## Contributing Please report any and all issues [on our GitHub](https://github.com/directus/directus/issues/new). Pull-requests are more than welcome, and always appreciated. Please be sure to read our [Contributors Guide](https://docs.directus.io/contributing/introduction/) before starting work on a new feature/fix, or reach out a member of the Core Team via [GitHub](https://github.com/directus/directus/discussions) or [Discord](https://directus.chat) with any questions.

 

## Supporting Directus is a free and open-source project with development made possible by support from our passionate core team, amazing contributors, and generous sponsors. It's not easy building premium open-source software; if you would like to help ensure Directus stays free, please consider becoming a sponsor. - [Support us through GitHub Sponsors](https://github.com/sponsors/directus) - [One-time donation through PayPal](https://www.paypal.me/supportdirectus) - [Backing Directus](https://docs.directus.io/getting-started/backing-directus/)

 

## License Directus is released under the [GPLv3 license](./license). Monospace Inc owns all Directus trademarks, logos, and intellectual property on behalf of our project's community. Copyright © 2004-2020, Monospace Inc.