Organizations often rely on an average of 379 third-party applications, primarily for managing various types of data across different departments like marketing, sales, HR, and finance. Despite their intended purpose to streamline processes and enhance efficiency, these tools can inadvertently decrease project effectiveness due to several underlying issues. The lack of user-centered design can make tools cumbersome, discouraging user adoption and leading to errors. Inadequate documentation and training further hinder users from fully utilizing these tools, while tool overload can cause productivity losses due to the time spent switching between platforms. Moreover, a lack of integration between tools results in data silos, inefficient manual data transfers, and increased labor costs. To address these challenges, some organizations are turning to platforms like Directus, which offer no-code solutions to build integrated, purpose-driven internal tools that connect seamlessly with existing data sources, enhancing efficiency and reducing operational overhead.