LaWebcapsule/d9

What is it?

Key features

• 01Automatically generates REST and GraphQL APIs over existing SQL tables.
• 02Supports PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, OracleDB, CockroachDB, MariaDB and MS-SQL.
• 03Includes a Vue.js Data Studio for non-technical users to manage content.
• 04Uses the same schema as Directus 9, so existing databases can be reused.
• 05Extensible through modular extensions compatible with Directus 9 extensions.
• 06Can be self-hosted, including via Docker.

Use cases

• Keeping a self-hosted Directus 9 deployment running under an open-source license.
• Adding an admin interface and API on top of an existing SQL database.
• Migrating Directus 9 projects to d9 without changing the database schema.
• Managing roles, permissions and configuration across dev, staging and production with the projen template.

Quick start

1. 1

   Create a new d9 project with the npm initializer

   npm init @wbce-d9/directus-project@latest
2. 2

   Or run d9 with Docker

   docker run -d -p 8055:8055 lawebcapsule/d9:latest

Things to know

• !Forked from Directus 9, an older major version that is no longer the current release line.
• !Documentation and setup are hosted on a separate site and some steps depend on it.

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FAQ

What is d9?

An independently maintained GPLv3 fork of Directus 9 that layers a REST and GraphQL API and no-code admin studio over existing SQL databases. d9 is a fork of Directus 9, maintained by La Webcapsule after Directus 10 and later moved to a premium open-source model. It aims to keep a standard open-source version of Directus 9 available under GPLv3, with the same database schema so existing Directus 9 projects can migrate by updating dependencies and imports.

Is d9 free to use? What license does it have?

d9 is open source under the GPL-3.0 license. Check the license terms before using it in commercial products.

Is d9 still maintained?

Actively maintained. The last commit to d9 was on Nov 3, 2026.

What can I use d9 for?

Keeping a self-hosted Directus 9 deployment running under an open-source license. Adding an admin interface and API on top of an existing SQL database. Migrating Directus 9 projects to d9 without changing the database schema. Managing roles, permissions and configuration across dev, staging and production with the projen template.

How do I install d9?

Create a new d9 project with the npm initializer: npm init @wbce-d9/directus-project@latest Or run d9 with Docker: docker run -d -p 8055:8055 lawebcapsule/d9:latest

Where can I get d9?

The source code and installation instructions are on GitHub: https://github.com/LaWebcapsule/d9