d9
Turn SQL databases into secure APIs through an intuitive admin interface. Data platform and headless CMS (fork of Directus).
- GitHub stars
- 172
- License
- GPL-3.0
- Latest release
- v12.0.18
12 October 2026 - Last commit
- 12 October 2026
- Runs on
- Node.js
Commits per month, last 12 months
82 commits
How to self-host d9
d9 runs on Node.js. The project's own install guide is the place to start; most people put it on a small server with Docker and a reverse proxy for HTTPS.
- Get a server: a home server, a VPS, or a managed app host.
- Install it the way the project's docs describe, usually with Docker Compose.
- Put it behind HTTPS and set up backups before you add real data.
- Update it regularly. Watch the project's releases.
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Questions
Is d9 free?
Yes. d9 is open source under the GPL-3.0 license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.
Can I self-host d9?
Yes. d9 runs on Node.js. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.
Is d9 still maintained?
The last change to d9's code was on 12 October 2026, with 82 commits in the last 12 months.
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