Directus, a platform that facilitates the creation of data-driven business applications, has been gaining traction among developers for 17 years by integrating seamlessly with existing tech stacks and significantly cutting down development time. Celebrating over 10 million Docker downloads as of October 28, 2021, Directus is recognized for its ability to democratize data access across organizations, enabling both technical and non-technical users to manage data effectively. The platform offers a no-code headless CMS for building omnichannel experiences and internal business apps, while also allowing data analysts to consolidate and visualize data with minimal coding. Known for its modularity and extensibility, Directus does not alter existing SQL databases and is available under an open-source license or as a managed cloud solution. In 2020, Directus underwent a significant overhaul to version 9 using Node.js, enhancing its performance tenfold, and is poised for further growth in the developer community.