Headless CMS with Directus and Next.js

Directus is a modern open-source headless CMS that instantly converts any SQL database into a RESTful or GraphQL API. Combined with Next.js, it allows developers to build content-rich, scalable applications.

📌 Why Use Directus?

• API-First Content Management
• Visual Admin App for Non-Developers
• Compatible with Custom Database Schemas
• Supports REST and GraphQL APIs

🔧 Integrating with Next.js

1. Setup Directus locally or via Docker.
2. Create Collections/Tables for your content.
3. Fetch content from Directus inside your Next.js pages or API routes.

Example API call

fetch('https://your-directus-url/items/articles')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data));

🚀 Conclusion

Using Directus with Next.js unlocks the power of decoupled content systems with real-time APIs and a developer-friendly ecosystem.