---
title: "Directus SQL-Native Headless CMS and Internal App Platform"
description: "Directus turns a SQL database into a headless CMS, admin app, and instant API layer without forcing a proprietary data model. It is a strong fit for teams that want self-hosted content operations, internal tooling, and database-first workflows with REST, GraphQL, auth, and extension support."
verification: "security_reviewed"
source: "https://github.com/directus/directus"
category:
  - "WordPress & CMS"
framework:
  - "Multi-Framework"
tool_ecosystem:
  github_repo: "directus/directus"
  github_stars: 34784
  npm_package: "directus"
  npm_weekly_downloads: 23291
---

# Directus SQL-Native Headless CMS and Internal App Platform

Directus turns a SQL database into a headless CMS, admin app, and instant API layer without forcing a proprietary data model. It is a strong fit for teams that want self-hosted content operations, internal tooling, and database-first workflows with REST, GraphQL, auth, and extension support.

## Installation

Choose whichever fits your setup:

1. Copy this skill folder into your local skills directory.
2. Clone the repo and symlink or copy the skill into your agent workspace.
3. Add the repo as a git submodule if you manage shared skills centrally.
4. Install it through your internal provisioning or packaging workflow.
5. Download the folder directly from GitHub and place it in your skills collection.

## Source

- [Agent Skill Exchange](https://agentskillexchange.com/skills/directus-sql-native-headless-cms-internal-app-platform/)