Day 31: Directus – Open-Source Headless CMS and Backend-As-A-Service Platform – 7 Days of Docker

13. May 2025

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Directus is a powerful headless CMS that provides a flexible data platform with a beautiful admin app for managing content. In this guide, we’ll walk through the process of setting up Directus on your own server using Docker and Docker Compose.

Introduction

Directus wraps any SQL database with a real-time GraphQL+REST API and an intuitive app for non-technical users. Using Docker with Directus provides several advantages:

Consistent development environments
Easy deployment and scaling
Simplified dependency management
Isolation from the host system

This guide covers a complete setup with PostgreSQL as the database, though Directus supports other database systems as well.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have:

A server with Docker installed (v20.10.0+)
Docker Compose installed (v2.0.0+)
Basic understanding of terminal/command line
Minimum system requirements: 1x 0.25 vCPU / 512 MB (recommended: 2x 1 vCPU / 2GB)
Port 8055 available for Directus (or configure a different port)

Basic Docker Compose Setup

Let’s start with a basic docker-compose.yml file that sets up Directus with PostgreSQL:


version: '3'

services:
  directus:
    image: directus/directus:latest
    ports:
      - "8055:8055"
    volumes:
      - ./directus/uploads:/directus/uploads
      - ./directus/extensions:/directus/extensions
    environment:
      # Database configuration
      DB_CLIENT: 'pg'
      DB_HOST: 'database'
      DB_PORT: '5432'
      DB_DATABASE: 'directus'
      DB_USER: 'directus'
      DB_PASSWORD: 'directus'
      
      # Security keys (generate with 'openssl rand -base64 32')
      KEY: '255d861b-5ea1-5996-9c3b-133a3f4d8035'
      SECRET: '6116487b-cda1-52c2-b5b5-c8022c45e383'
      
      # Admin user creation (only needed on first run)
      ADMIN_EMAIL: 'admin@example.com'
      ADMIN_PASSWORD: 'changeme123'
      
      # Other options
      PUBLIC_URL: 'http://localhost:8055'
      
    depends_on:
      - database
    restart: unless-stopped

  database:
    image: postgis/postgis:14-master
    volumes:
      - ./data/database:/var/lib/postgresql/data
    environment:
      POSTGRES_USER: 'directus'
      POSTGRES_PASSWORD: 'directus'
      POSTGRES_DB: 'directus'
    restart: unless-stopped

version: '3'

services:

directus:

image: directus/directus:latest

ports:

- "8055:8055"

volumes:

- ./directus/uploads:/directus/uploads

- ./directus/extensions:/directus/extensions

environment:

# Database configuration

DB_CLIENT: 'pg'

DB_HOST: 'database'

DB_PORT: '5432'

DB_DATABASE: 'directus'

DB_USER: 'directus'

DB_PASSWORD: 'directus'

# Security keys (generate with 'openssl rand -base64 32')

KEY: '255d861b-5ea1-5996-9c3b-133a3f4d8035'

SECRET: '6116487b-cda1-52c2-b5b5-c8022c45e383'

# Admin user creation (only needed on first run)

ADMIN_EMAIL: 'admin@example.com'

ADMIN_PASSWORD: 'changeme123'

# Other options

PUBLIC_URL: 'http://localhost:8055'

depends_on:

- database

restart: unless-stopped

database:

image: postgis/postgis:14-master

volumes:

- ./data/database:/var/lib/postgresql/data

environment:

POSTGRES_USER: 'directus'

POSTGRES_PASSWORD: 'directus'

POSTGRES_DB: 'directus'

restart: unless-stopped

Save this file as docker-compose.yml in a new directory on your server.

Essential Environment Variables

Database Configuration

Variable	Example	Description
`DB_CLIENT`	`pg`	Database client (pg, mysql, sqlite3, cockroachdb, mssql, oracledb)
`DB_HOST`	`database`	Database host (service name from docker-compose)
`DB_PORT`	`5432`	Database port (5432 for PostgreSQL)
`DB_DATABASE`	`directus`	Database name
`DB_USER`	`directus`	Database username
`DB_PASSWORD`	`directus`	Database password

Security Keys

These keys are used for encryption and JWT token generation. Generate strong random strings:

Variable	Example	Description
`KEY`	`255d861b-5ea1-5996-9c3b-133a3f4d8035`	Random string for encryption
`SECRET`	`6116487b-cda1-52c2-b5b5-c8022c45e383`	Random string for JWT tokens

You can generate these using the command: openssl rand -base64 32

Admin User Configuration

These variables are only needed on the first run to create the admin user:

Variable	Example	Description
`ADMIN_EMAIL`	`admin@example.com`	Email for the admin user
`ADMIN_PASSWORD`	`changeme123`	Password for the admin user

After the first successful run, you can remove these from your environment variables for security.

Public URL Configuration

Variable	Example	Description
`PUBLIC_URL`	`http://localhost:8055`	Public URL where Directus will be accessible

Advanced Configuration Options

Cache Configuration

Redis is recommended for production environments:


services:
  directus:
    # ... other configuration
    environment:
      # ... other variables
      CACHE_ENABLED: 'true'
      CACHE_STORE: 'redis'
      CACHE_REDIS: 'redis://cache:6379'
    depends_on:
      - database
      - cache

  cache:
    image: redis:alpine
    restart: unless-stopped

services:

directus:

# ... other configuration

environment:

# ... other variables

CACHE_ENABLED: 'true'

CACHE_STORE: 'redis'

CACHE_REDIS: 'redis://cache:6379'

depends_on:

- database

- cache

cache:

image: redis:alpine

restart: unless-stopped

Variable	Example	Description
`CACHE_ENABLED`	`true`	Enable or disable caching
`CACHE_STORE`	`redis`	Cache storage type (memory, redis)
`CACHE_REDIS`	`redis://cache:6379`	Redis connection string
`CACHE_TTL`	`300`	Time to live in seconds
`CACHE_NAMESPACE`	`directus`	Cache namespace to avoid conflicts

CORS Settings

If you need to configure CORS for your API:

Variable	Example	Description
`CORS_ENABLED`	`true`	Enable or disable CORS
`CORS_ORIGIN`	`*`	Allowed origins (use specific in production)
`CORS_METHODS`	`GET,POST,PATCH,DELETE`	Allowed HTTP methods
`CORS_ALLOWED_HEADERS`	`Content-Type,Authorization`	Allowed HTTP headers
`CORS_EXPOSED_HEADERS`	`Content-Range`	Headers exposed to the browser
`CORS_CREDENTIALS`	`true`	Allow credentials (cookies, authorization headers)
`CORS_MAX_AGE`	`18000`	Preflight cache time in seconds

File Storage

For production, you might want to use S3 compatible storage instead of local storage:

Variable	Example	Description
`STORAGE_LOCATIONS`	`amazon`	Storage location name
`STORAGE_AMAZON_DRIVER`	`s3`	Storage driver to use (s3, local, etc.)
`STORAGE_AMAZON_ROOT`	`/uploads`	Root path for uploads
`STORAGE_AMAZON_KEY`	`your-access-key`	S3 access key
`STORAGE_AMAZON_SECRET`	`your-secret-key`	S3 secret key
`STORAGE_AMAZON_BUCKET`	`your-bucket-name`	S3 bucket name
`STORAGE_AMAZON_REGION`	`us-east-1`	S3 region
`STORAGE_AMAZON_ENDPOINT`	`https://s3.amazonaws.com`	S3 endpoint URL

Email Configuration

To enable email functionality:

Variable	Example	Description
`EMAIL_TRANSPORT`	`smtp`	Email transport to use
`EMAIL_SMTP_HOST`	`smtp.example.com`	SMTP server host
`EMAIL_SMTP_PORT`	`587`	SMTP server port
`EMAIL_SMTP_USER`	`user`	SMTP username
`EMAIL_SMTP_PASSWORD`	`password`	SMTP password
`EMAIL_FROM`	`no-reply@example.com`	Default from email address
`EMAIL_SECURE`	`false`	Use TLS (true for port 465, false for other ports)

Additional Configuration Options

Authentication Options

Variable	Example	Description
`AUTH_PROVIDERS`	`github,google`	Enabled auth providers (comma separated)
`AUTH_GITHUB_DRIVER`	`oauth2`	Auth driver for GitHub
`AUTH_GITHUB_CLIENT_ID`	`your-client-id`	GitHub OAuth client ID
`AUTH_GITHUB_CLIENT_SECRET`	`your-client-secret`	GitHub OAuth client secret
`AUTH_GITHUB_AUTHORIZE_URL`	`https://github.com/login/oauth/authorize`	GitHub authorization URL
`AUTH_GITHUB_ACCESS_URL`	`https://github.com/login/oauth/access_token`	GitHub access token URL
`AUTH_GITHUB_PROFILE_URL`	`https://api.github.com/user`	GitHub user profile URL
`AUTH_GITHUB_ALLOW_PUBLIC_REGISTRATION`	`true`	Allow new users to register through GitHub

Rate Limiting

Variable	Example	Description
`RATE_LIMITER_ENABLED`	`true`	Enable rate limiting
`RATE_LIMITER_STORE`	`redis`	Where to store rate limiter data
`RATE_LIMITER_POINTS`	`50`	Number of allowed requests per duration
`RATE_LIMITER_DURATION`	`1`	Duration in seconds
`RATE_LIMITER_GLOBAL`	`false`	Use a single global rate limiter

Logging Options

Variable	Example	Description
`LOG_LEVEL`	`info`	Log level (trace, debug, info, warn, error, fatal)
`LOG_STYLE`	`pretty`	Log style (pretty, raw, json)
`LOG_HTTP_ENABLED`	`true`	Enable HTTP request logging
`LOG_HTTP_LOG_STATUS`	`true`	Include HTTP status in logs

Telemetry

Variable	Example	Description
`TELEMETRY`	`false`	Enable or disable telemetry

Extensions

Variable	Example	Description
`EXTENSIONS_PATH`	`/directus/extensions`	Path to extensions directory
`EXTENSIONS_AUTO_RELOAD`	`true`	Auto reload extensions when changed

Persistent Storage and Volumes

In the Docker Compose setup, we’ve defined several volumes to ensure data persistence:


volumes:
  - ./directus/uploads:/directus/uploads        # For file uploads
  - ./directus/extensions:/directus/extensions  # For custom extensions
  - ./data/database:/var/lib/postgresql/data    # For database files

volumes:

- ./directus/uploads:/directus/uploads # For file uploads

- ./directus/extensions:/directus/extensions # For custom extensions

- ./data/database:/var/lib/postgresql/data # For database files

Make sure the host directories exist and have proper permissions:


mkdir -p ./directus/uploads ./directus/extensions ./data/database
chmod -R 755 ./directus ./data

mkdir -p ./directus/uploads ./directus/extensions ./data/database

chmod -R 755 ./directus ./data

Security Considerations

Use specific version tags: Instead of latest, use specific version tags like directus/directus:10.8.2 to avoid unexpected changes.
Never expose database ports: Unless necessary, don’t expose database ports to the public.
Use strong passwords and keys: Generate secure random strings for all passwords and keys.
Remove admin credentials after first run: Delete the ADMIN_EMAIL and ADMIN_PASSWORD environment variables after the first successful setup.
Set up HTTPS: For production, always use HTTPS. You can use a reverse proxy like Nginx with Let’s Encrypt.

Production-Ready Setup with Nginx

For production environments, it’s recommended to use Nginx as a reverse proxy with SSL:


version: '3'

services:
  directus:
    image: directus/directus:10.8.2
    volumes:
      - ./directus/uploads:/directus/uploads
      - ./directus/extensions:/directus/extensions
    environment:
      DB_CLIENT: 'pg'
      DB_HOST: 'database'
      DB_PORT: '5432'
      DB_DATABASE: 'directus'
      DB_USER: 'directus'
      DB_PASSWORD: 'strong_password_here'
      
      KEY: 'generated_key_here'
      SECRET: 'generated_secret_here'
      
      PUBLIC_URL: 'https://directus.yourdomain.com'
      
      CACHE_ENABLED: 'true'
      CACHE_STORE: 'redis'
      CACHE_REDIS: 'redis://cache:6379'
      
      # First run only
      # ADMIN_EMAIL: 'admin@example.com'
      # ADMIN_PASSWORD: 'strong_admin_password'
    depends_on:
      - database
      - cache
    restart: unless-stopped
    networks:
      - directus-network
      
  database:
    image: postgis/postgis:14-master
    volumes:
      - ./data/database:/var/lib/postgresql/data
    environment:
      POSTGRES_USER: 'directus'
      POSTGRES_PASSWORD: 'strong_password_here'
      POSTGRES_DB: 'directus'
    restart: unless-stopped
    networks:
      - directus-network
      
  cache:
    image: redis:alpine
    restart: unless-stopped
    networks:
      - directus-network
      
  nginx:
    image: nginx:alpine
    ports:
      - "80:80"
      - "443:443"
    volumes:
      - ./nginx/conf:/etc/nginx/conf.d
      - ./nginx/ssl:/etc/nginx/ssl
      - ./nginx/html:/usr/share/nginx/html
    depends_on:
      - directus
    restart: unless-stopped
    networks:
      - directus-network

networks:
  directus-network:

version: '3'

services:

directus:

image: directus/directus:10.8.2

volumes:

- ./directus/uploads:/directus/uploads

- ./directus/extensions:/directus/extensions

environment:

DB_CLIENT: 'pg'

DB_HOST: 'database'

DB_PORT: '5432'

DB_DATABASE: 'directus'

DB_USER: 'directus'

DB_PASSWORD: 'strong_password_here'

KEY: 'generated_key_here'

SECRET: 'generated_secret_here'

PUBLIC_URL: 'https://directus.yourdomain.com'

CACHE_ENABLED: 'true'

CACHE_STORE: 'redis'

CACHE_REDIS: 'redis://cache:6379'

# First run only

# ADMIN_EMAIL: 'admin@example.com'

# ADMIN_PASSWORD: 'strong_admin_password'

depends_on:

- database

- cache

restart: unless-stopped

networks:

- directus-network

database:

image: postgis/postgis:14-master

volumes:

- ./data/database:/var/lib/postgresql/data

environment:

POSTGRES_USER: 'directus'

POSTGRES_PASSWORD: 'strong_password_here'

POSTGRES_DB: 'directus'

restart: unless-stopped

networks:

- directus-network

cache:

image: redis:alpine

restart: unless-stopped

networks:

- directus-network

nginx:

image: nginx:alpine

ports:

- "80:80"

- "443:443"

volumes:

- ./nginx/conf:/etc/nginx/conf.d

- ./nginx/ssl:/etc/nginx/ssl

- ./nginx/html:/usr/share/nginx/html

depends_on:

- directus

restart: unless-stopped

networks:

- directus-network

networks:

directus-network:

Example Nginx configuration for /nginx/conf/default.conf:


server {
    listen 80;
    server_name directus.yourdomain.com;
    
    location / {
        return 301 https://$host$request_uri;
    }
}

server {
    listen 443 ssl;
    server_name directus.yourdomain.com;
    
    ssl_certificate /etc/nginx/ssl/fullchain.pem;
    ssl_certificate_key /etc/nginx/ssl/privkey.pem;
    
    location / {
        proxy_pass http://directus:8055;
        proxy_http_version 1.1;
        proxy_set_header Upgrade $http_upgrade;
        proxy_set_header Connection 'upgrade';
        proxy_set_header Host $host;
        proxy_set_header X-Real-IP $remote_addr;
        proxy_cache_bypass $http_upgrade;
    }
}

server {

listen 80;

server_name directus.yourdomain.com;

location / {

return 301 https://$host$request_uri;

}

server {

listen 443 ssl;

server_name directus.yourdomain.com;

ssl_certificate /etc/nginx/ssl/fullchain.pem;

ssl_certificate_key /etc/nginx/ssl/privkey.pem;

location / {

proxy_pass http://directus:8055;

proxy_http_version 1.1;

proxy_set_header Upgrade $http_upgrade;

proxy_set_header Connection 'upgrade';

proxy_set_header Host $host;

proxy_set_header X-Real-IP $remote_addr;

proxy_cache_bypass $http_upgrade;

}

Starting Directus

To start your Directus instance:


docker-compose up -d

docker-compose up -d

This will download the necessary images and start the containers. Directus will be available at http://localhost:8055 (or your configured URL).

To check the logs:


docker-compose logs -f directus

docker-compose logs -f directus

Conclusion

With this guide, you should now have a fully functioning Directus instance running on your own server using Docker Compose. You can customize the configuration further based on your specific requirements and take advantage of Directus’s powerful features for content management.

Remember to:

Regularly backup your database
Keep your Docker images updated
Monitor server resources
Follow security best practices

For more information, refer to the official Directus documentation at docs.directus.io.

FAQ

What is Directus?

Directus is a flexible backend solution and headless CMS that sits on top of your SQL database. It provides instant REST and GraphQL APIs, a customizable admin app, and advanced features like user management, asset handling, and workflow automation without requiring any coding. Directus can be used for websites, apps, internal tools, or data management systems.

Is Directus open source?

Directus is licensed under the Business Source License (BSL) 1.1 with additional usage grants. This means it functions like open source for most users. If your organization has less than $5M in annual revenue/funding, you can use Directus freely. For larger organizations using Directus in production, a commercial license is required. The complete codebase is available on GitHub to download, contribute to, or fork.

What databases does Directus support?

Directus supports multiple SQL databases, including: PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, OracleDB, CockroachDB, MariaDB, Microsoft SQL Server, and AWS Aurora. It works with both new and existing databases with no migration required.

How does Directus handle installation and deployment?

Directus can be deployed in multiple ways: via Docker (recommended for most users), self-hosted on your own infrastructure, or using Directus Cloud (a managed service starting at $15/month). For Docker installation, you’ll need to create a docker-compose.yml file with your configuration settings. Self-hosting requires Node.js and your chosen database to be set up beforehand.

What are the key features of Directus?

Key features include: instant REST and GraphQL APIs, a customizable admin interface, digital asset management with on-the-fly image transformations, user management with granular permissions, multilingual content support (64+ languages), data versioning, automations and workflows, dashboards and insights, and direct database access for advanced queries.

What is a headless CMS and how does Directus function as one?

A headless CMS separates content management (backend) from presentation (frontend). Directus functions as a headless CMS by providing an intuitive interface for content management while delivering content via APIs that can be consumed by any frontend technology. This enables omnichannel content delivery across websites, apps, IoT devices, and more, while giving developers freedom to build with their preferred tools and frameworks.

How does Directus handle security?

Directus provides comprehensive security features including: granular role-based access controls, field-level permissions, IP allowlists, configurable public access, authentication via email/password, SSO (OAuth 2.0, OpenID, LDAP, SAML), data encryption, and secure API access. By default, all permissions are turned off for the Public role, ensuring your content is only accessible to authenticated users unless explicitly configured otherwise.

How is Directus different from traditional CMS platforms?

Unlike traditional CMS platforms that combine content management with frontend presentation in proprietary formats, Directus is “pure” and database-first. It sits on top of your SQL database without altering it, provides API access to your data, and separates content from presentation. This gives developers complete freedom in choosing frontend technologies, enables omnichannel content delivery, improves performance, and eliminates vendor lock-in.

What programming languages and technologies does Directus use?

Directus is built entirely in TypeScript. The backend API is built on Node.js, while the admin app (Data Studio) is built with Vue.js. Earlier versions of Directus (pre-version 9) were written in PHP, but the current version is built on Node.js for better performance.

How does Directus handle configuration?

Directus uses environment variables for all configuration. These can be defined in a .env file, as system environment variables, or in configuration files (JSON, YAML, JS). Key configuration areas include database connection settings, file storage options, authentication methods, caching, and API settings. For Docker deployments, these are typically defined in the docker-compose.yml file under the environment section.

What are Collections and Items in Directus?

In Directus terminology, a Collection is equivalent to a database table, and an Item is equivalent to a database record or row. Directus uses these more user-friendly terms to make the platform more accessible to non-technical users. Similarly, Fields correspond to database columns, and Types correspond to datatypes.

How does Directus handle file storage and assets?

Directus includes a built-in digital asset manager that supports multiple storage adapters. By default, files are stored in the local filesystem, but Directus also supports cloud storage options like Amazon S3, Google Cloud Storage, and Azure Blob Storage. Features include on-the-fly image transformations, file organization with folders and tags, metadata extraction (IPTC, EXIF, ICC), and relational connections between assets and other content.

Does Directus support multi-language content?

Yes, Directus supports multilingual content in two ways. First, the admin interface itself is available in over 64 languages. Second, Directus allows you to manage translated content for any number of languages in your database, making it easy to deliver localized experiences across all your digital platforms.

What are the system requirements for Directus?

For self-hosting, Directus requires Node.js and a supported SQL database (PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, etc.). The required PHP extensions include: pdo, mysql, curl, gd, fileinfo, mbstring, and xml. For multi-container deployments, Redis is required to ensure features like caching, rate-limiting, and WebSockets work reliably. Docker installation is recommended as it handles all dependencies automatically.

How can I extend or customize Directus?

Directus is fully extensible and customizable. You can create custom interfaces, layouts, displays, modules, and endpoints. The admin app supports custom branding, and you can build custom dashboards for your team. Extensions can be developed using the Directus Extension SDK, and hooks/webhooks can be used to integrate with external services or trigger custom logic.

How much does Directus cost?

Directus is free to use for organizations with less than $5M in annual revenue/funding, regardless of how you use it. For larger organizations using Directus in production, a commercial license is required. Directus Cloud, the managed hosting option, starts at $15/month. Enterprise plans with advanced features and dedicated support are available by contacting the Directus sales team.

How do I update Directus?

For Docker installations, update the image version in your docker-compose.yml file and run docker-compose up -d to apply the update. For npm installations, update the package versions and run npx directus database migrate:latest to update your database structure. Always check the release notes for breaking changes before updating, and make sure to back up your database before major version upgrades.

Can Directus be used with static site generators?

Yes, Directus works excellently with static site generators like Next.js, Nuxt, SvelteKit, Astro, Gatsby, and others. Directus provides the content management interface and APIs, while the static site generator fetches content during build time or via client-side rendering. This combination creates fast, secure websites with a user-friendly admin interface for content editors.

Does Directus provide caching capabilities?

Yes, Directus has built-in data caching options that can dramatically improve API performance. When enabled, Directus caches the output of requests based on the current user and query parameters. It also provides proper cache-control headers for browser and CDN caching. Additionally, internal schema caching (enabled by default) speeds up overall performance by avoiding repeated database introspection.

What are the advantages of using Directus as a headless CMS?

Advantages include: complete technology freedom for developers, omnichannel content delivery, improved performance and scalability, enhanced security, better content reusability, easier content internationalization, direct database access, no vendor lock-in, and a more future-proof architecture that can adapt to changing technology requirements.

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Day 31: Directus – Open-Source Headless CMS and Backend-As-A-Service Platform – 7 Days of Docker

Table of Contents

Introduction

Prerequisites

Basic Docker Compose Setup

Essential Environment Variables

Database Configuration

Security Keys

Admin User Configuration

Public URL Configuration

Advanced Configuration Options

Cache Configuration

CORS Settings

File Storage

Email Configuration

Additional Configuration Options

Authentication Options

Rate Limiting

Logging Options

Telemetry

Extensions

Persistent Storage and Volumes

Security Considerations

Production-Ready Setup with Nginx

Starting Directus

Conclusion

FAQ

What is Directus?

Is Directus open source?

What databases does Directus support?

How does Directus handle installation and deployment?

What are the key features of Directus?

What is a headless CMS and how does Directus function as one?

How does Directus handle security?

How is Directus different from traditional CMS platforms?

What programming languages and technologies does Directus use?

How does Directus handle configuration?

What are Collections and Items in Directus?

How does Directus handle file storage and assets?

Does Directus support multi-language content?

What are the system requirements for Directus?

How can I extend or customize Directus?

How much does Directus cost?

How do I update Directus?

Can Directus be used with static site generators?

Does Directus provide caching capabilities?

What are the advantages of using Directus as a headless CMS?

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