Expertise Directus - CMS Headless de nouvelle génération

Maîtrisez votre contenu avec le CMS headless le plus flexible du marché

Directus distinguishes itself from other headless CMSs by its unique philosophy: transforming any SQL database into a complete API with an instant admin interface. No imposed data model, no proprietary lock-in, total flexibility.

We adopted Directus as our reference CMS after evaluating Strapi, Contentful, Sanity and other solutions. Its "database-first" approach, its powerful extension system and its open-source community make it the ideal tool for ambitious projects.

Our expertise covers installation, advanced configuration, custom extension development, and training of editorial teams. We master Directus from the database to the user interface.

Expertise Directus - CMS Headless de nouvelle génération

Why Choose Directus?

Modern Headless Architecture

Directus automatically generates REST and GraphQL APIs for each data collection. This approach allows you to feed any interface: websites, mobile applications, IoT, business applications, or any other system requiring structured data.

Intuitive Administration Interface

The Directus Data Studio offers an exceptional user experience with:

  • Drag-and-drop management of fields and collections
  • Granular roles and permissions system
  • Customizable publication workflows
  • Native multilingual support
  • Revision history and restoration

Open-source and Self-hosted

Directus is entirely open-source (GPL-3.0 license), which guarantees:

  • Complete independence from any vendor
  • Full control of your data
  • Unlimited customization possibilities
  • Active community and available extensions

Our Directus Expertise

Integration with Astro

We have developed an optimized Directus + Astro stack that combines the best of both worlds: Directus's content management power with Astro's exceptional rendering performance.

Customization and Extensions

We develop custom Directus extensions:

  • Custom interfaces
  • Specific displays
  • API endpoints
  • Hooks and automations (flows)
  • Dashboard panels

Deployment and Maintenance

We manage the complete deployment of Directus on cloud infrastructure (OVH Cloud) with Coolify, including:

  • Optimized Docker configuration
  • PostgreSQL database
  • Redis cache for performance
  • Automated Restic backups
  • Grafana monitoring
Architecture and Core Features
Architecture and Core Features

Architecture and Core Features

The "database-first" approach of Directus means that your data schema is the source of truth. Directus adapts to your existing database or guides you in creating a new model. No proprietary migrations: your data remains in a standard PostgreSQL or MySQL database, directly accessible if needed.

REST and GraphQL APIs are automatically generated for each collection. The granular permissions system controls access by role, by field, and even by record. Filters, sorting, aggregations, and relationships are natively supported. You get a production API without writing a single line of backend code.

The Data Studio interface offers a modern and intuitive editing experience. Non-technical users manage their content without lengthy training. Customizable dashboards, previews, and editorial workflows structure the work of teams. The interface is fully customizable via the theme system.

Extensions and Customization

The extensions system allows you to create custom interfaces, displays, modules, and API endpoints. We develop custom extensions: specialized editors, business integrations, complex validations, custom imports/exports. Directus becomes exactly the tool you need.

Directus Flows automates workflows without code: sending emails, webhooks, data transformations, integrations with external services. For complex cases, we develop custom operations that integrate into the flows. Automation becomes accessible to non-technical teams.

Hooks and services allow you to intercept Directus events to execute custom business logic. Advanced validation, synchronization with external systems, automatic calculations, audit logs: anything is possible. We document these customizations to ensure their maintainability.

Extensions and Customization
Extensions and Customization
Extensions and Customization
Extensions and Customization
Technical Integration and Best Practices
Technical Integration and Best Practices

Technical Integration and Best Practices

The integration of AI APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, Google Gemini) is done with cost management, rate limiting, and fallback. We optimize prompts to minimize tokens consumed while maximizing the quality of responses. The AI budget remains controlled even in case of heavy usage.

Data security and privacy are a priority. We assess the GDPR implications of each use case. Sensitive data can be processed by locally hosted models or APIs that guarantee non-retention. Prompts are sanitized to prevent injections.

Continuous evaluation measures the quality of AI responses and detects deviations. We implement performance metrics (latency, relevance, user satisfaction) and feedback processes. AI continuously improves through this learning loop.

Choosing our Directus expertise means benefiting from:

  • a thorough knowledge of the platform and its ecosystem,
  • the ability to customize Directus for your specific needs,
  • a production-ready deployment on European infrastructure,
  • support for your editorial and technical teams.

You get a powerful, flexible and controlled CMS, at the service of your content and your activity.