# Directus

Directus is a self-hosted databases app. An Instant App & API for your SQL Database. It is open source and self-hosted, installable on Docker Hub, Proxmox, TrueNAS and Unraid.

Canonical page: https://ourlocalhost.com/app/63/directus

## Description

An Instant App & API for your SQL Database. Directus wraps your new or existing SQL database with a realtime GraphQL+REST API for developers, and an intuitive admin app for non-technical users.

## Platform availability

Available on 3 of 9 platforms: Unraid, TrueNAS, Proxmox.

## Health score

88/100 (Excellent), based on 4 of 4 factors.
- Maintained: 100 (last commit 18 days ago)
- Popular: 92 (38,091 GitHub stars)
- Easy to install: 55 (3 install platforms, install notes, Docker image)
- Light to run: 95 (512 MB minimum RAM, runs on ARM)

## Links

- Docker Hub: https://hub.docker.com/r/directus/directus/
- Documentation: https://directus.com/docs
- GitHub: https://github.com/directus/directus
- Proxmox: https://community-scripts.github.io/ProxmoxVE/scripts?id=directus
- TrueNAS: https://apps.truenas.com/catalog/directus/
- Unraid: https://ca.unraid.net/apps/directus-0zutgw90jxxzmt?q=Directus
- Official website: https://directus.com

## Common questions

### Can I run Directus on my own infrastructure?

Yes, self-hosting Directus means running the Directus software on your own infrastructure.

### Where should I ask questions if I cannot find an answer while working with Directus?

You can post questions to StackOverflow or reach out to the members of the Directus Slack community.

### Can Directus create admin interfaces and APIs from a database?

It can be used to create headless CMS functionality, admin panels, or apps with a custom UI, instant APIs, and auth from a database.

### What setup issue is reported when deploying a React site with self-hosted Directus?

One reported setup issue is getting localhost links and admin URLs to work after deployment.

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