Directus is an open source headless CMS that provides an API-first solution for building custom backends.
Requires Docker runtime or Docker Compose environment.
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Standard Docker Compose deployment
version: '3.8'
services:
directus:
image: directus:latest
restart: always
ports:
- "8080:8080"Directus is a modern self-hosted, privacy-first developer tools solution. Directus is an open source headless CMS that provides an API-first solution for building custom backends. Built for users and teams demanding full data ownership, Directus eliminates proprietary vendor lock-in while delivering an intuitive, reliable experience.
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