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n8n-nodes-directus
A comprehensive n8n community node package for integrating with Directus CMS.
n8n is a fair-code licensed workflow automation platform.
Installation
Follow the installation guide in the n8n community nodes documentation.
Package Name
The package is published as @directus/n8n-nodes-directus on npm.
From npm (when published)
npm install @directus/n8n-nodes-directusUsage
Getting Started
Install the package (when published):
npm install @directus/n8n-nodes-directus # Or using pnpm pnpm add @directus/n8n-nodes-directus
Configure credentials in n8n:
- Add your Directus URL (e.g.,
https://your-directus.app) - Add your Directus API token with appropriate permissions
- Add your Directus URL (e.g.,
Use the nodes in your workflows:
- Directus Node: For CRUD operations on items, users, and files
- Directus Trigger Node: For webhook-based automation
Available Operations
Directus Node
- Items:
- Create, Create (Raw JSON)
- Get, Get (Raw JSON)
- Get Many, Get Many (Raw JSON)
- Update, Update (Raw JSON)
- Delete
- Users:
- Invite
- Get, Get (Raw JSON)
- Get Many, Get Many (Raw JSON) with Simplify option
- Update, Update (Raw JSON)
- Delete
- Files:
- Upload a File (using binary data from a previous node)
- Import a File (from a URL)
- Get, Get (Raw JSON)
- Get Many, Get Many (Raw JSON) with Simplify option
- Update, Update (Raw JSON)
- Delete
Directus Trigger Node
- Item Events: Trigger on create, update, delete operations in collections
- User Events: Trigger on user creation, updates, and deletions
- File Events: Trigger on file uploads and updates
Features
- Dynamic Field Loading: Automatically loads available collections and fields from your Directus instance
- Smart Field Processing: Handles complex field types and relationships
- Simplify Option: Returns essential fields only for Users and Files "Get Many" operations
- Raw JSON Operations: Full support for raw JSON data/query parameters for advanced use cases (available for all CRUD operations)
- Robust Error Handling: Comprehensive error handling with detailed error messages
- Webhook Management: Automatic webhook creation and cleanup for trigger nodes
- Type Safety: Full TypeScript support with proper type definitions
- UX Compliance: Follows n8n community node UX guidelines with proper naming and placeholders
Credentials
Directus API
Configure your Directus instance connection:
- Directus URL: Your Directus instance URL (e.g.,
https://your-directus.app) - Token: Your Directus API token with appropriate permissions
Compatibility
- Directus Cloud: Fully supported
- Self-hosted Directus: Fully supported
- Directus Versions: Compatible with Directus 10.0+
Development
This project uses the official n8n-node CLI tool for development and follows n8n community node standards.
Prerequisites
- Node.js 22+
- npm 10+
- Directus instance for testing (cloud or self-hosted)
- ngrok (for webhook testing) - install from ngrok.com
Setup
# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/directus/n8n-nodes-directus.git
cd n8n-nodes-directus
# Install dependencies
npm install
# Build the project
npm run buildQuick Start
Start n8n with your node loaded:
npm run dev:n8nThis will:
- Link your custom node to n8n
- Start n8n development server
- Make your Directus nodes available in n8n
Access n8n: Open http://localhost:5678 in your browser
Configure credentials:
- Add your Directus API credentials
- Test the connection
Create workflows: Use the Directus nodes in your workflows
Testing
Webhook Testing (Requires ngrok)
For testing the Directus Trigger node, you need to expose n8n via a public URL since Directus cannot reach localhost:
Install ngrok (if not already installed):
# macOS with Homebrew brew install ngrok # Or download from https://ngrok.com/
Start n8n (in one terminal):
npm run dev:n8nStart ngrok (in another terminal):
ngrok http 5678This will give you a public URL like
https://abc123.ngrok-free.devCreate a webhook workflow:
- Add a Directus Trigger node
- Configure the trigger (resource, event, collection)
- Activate the workflow
- Copy the webhook URL from n8n
Update Directus webhook:
- In Directus, go to Settings → Flows
- Find the created flow and edit it
- Replace
localhost:5678with your ngrok URL - Save the flow
Test the webhook:
- Create/update items in Directus
- Check if the webhook triggers in n8n
Note: The manual URL replacement step is required because Directus cannot reach localhost URLs directly.
Getting Help
- Check the GitHub Issues for known problems
- Run
pnpm testto verify everything works - Use
pnpm test:coverageto see test coverage
Contributing
We welcome feedback and suggestions! Please help us improve this community node:
Reporting Issues
- Bug Reports: Use the GitHub Issues page to report bugs
- Feature Requests: Submit enhancement ideas through GitHub Issues
- Documentation: Help improve our documentation by reporting unclear sections
Issue Guidelines
When reporting issues, please provide:
- Detailed description of the problem or feature request
- Steps to reproduce (for bugs)
- Expected vs actual behavior
- Your Directus version and n8n version
- Any relevant error messages or logs
Code Contributions
While we appreciate community interest, we maintain this node internally to ensure:
- Consistent code quality and style
- Proper testing and validation
- Alignment with Directus and n8n best practices
- Timely maintenance and updates
If you have specific code improvements or bug fixes, please:
- Open an issue first describing the problem or improvement
- Wait for our team to review and potentially implement the change
- Provide detailed information to help us understand the requirement
This approach ensures the node remains reliable, well-tested, and follows n8n community node verification guidelines.
Resources
License
MIT License - see LICENSE file for details.
Support
For issues and questions: