Directus Backend Architecture

What problem does it solve?

Building scalable, secure, and efficient backend extensions for Directus involves mastering API endpoints, hooks, flows, and database operations, which can be complex and error-prone. This Skill provides the blueprints for architecting a robust and high-performing Directus backend.

Core Features & Use Cases

• Custom API Endpoints: Create robust REST endpoints with input validation, database transactions, and seamless external service integrations.
• Event-Driven Hooks: Implement powerful business logic that automatically reacts to data changes (create, update, delete) across your collections.
• Automated Flows & Operations: Build powerful automation workflows for batch processing, data manipulation, and scheduled tasks.
• Use Case: Create a custom API endpoint to process incoming orders, automatically update inventory, send a confirmation email to the customer, and log the activity, all within a single, atomic transaction, ensuring data integrity and automation.

Quick Start

I need to create a custom Directus API endpoint that handles a POST request to create an article. It should validate the input, create the article, and then send a notification email. Also, provide a filter hook to auto-generate a slug for the article.