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Directus UI Extensions Mastery

Develop Vue 3 UI extensions for Directus with WebSocket data.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
Search Tags:#ui#frontend#responsive design#real-time#directus#vue3#extensions
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npx skills add https://github.com/gumpen-app/directapp --skill directus-ui-extensions-mastery
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Skill: Directus UI Extensions Mastery
Source: https://github.com/gumpen-app/directapp/tree/main/.claude/skills/directus-ui-extensions-mastery
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/gumpen-app/directapp --skill directus-ui-extensions-mastery

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires vue, @directus/extensions-sdk, chart.js, socket.io-client, @vue/test-utils.

What problem does it solve?

Developing custom UI extensions for Directus (panels, interfaces, displays, layouts) requires deep knowledge of Vue 3, the Directus SDK, and responsive design, often leading to inconsistent UIs and integration issues. This Skill provides the patterns to build beautiful, functional, and seamlessly integrated extensions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Custom Panels & Interfaces: Build interactive dashboard widgets and specialized input components using Vue 3 Composition API.
  • Real-time Data Visualization: Integrate WebSockets for live data updates and dynamic charts within your UI extensions.
  • Responsive & Themed Design: Ensure extensions look great on any device and adapt automatically to Directus' light and dark themes.
  • Use Case: Develop a custom analytics dashboard panel that displays real-time sales data with interactive charts, allowing users to filter by date range and automatically refreshing every 30 seconds, all within the Directus admin app.

Quick Start

Show me how to create a custom Directus panel using Vue 3 and TypeScript. I need it to display metrics and a chart, fetch data from a Directus collection, and automatically refresh every 30 seconds.

Frequently Asked Questions about Directus UI Extensions Mastery

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I build custom Vue 3 UI extensions for Directus?▼

Build Vue 3 UI extensions for Directus using the @directus/extensions-sdk and Composition API to create custom panels, interfaces, displays, and layouts. Leverage TypeScript, Vite, and Pinia for type safety and state management, then integrate them into your Directus dashboards and forms with seamless SDK integration.

Can I add real-time data updates to Directus UI extensions?▼

Real-time data visualization in Directus UI extensions is supported through WebSocket integration via socket.io-client. Connect live data streams to Vue 3 components with chart.js for dynamic charts that refresh without page reloads, enabling dashboards that update automatically as data changes.

How do I ensure Directus UI extensions work on mobile and adapt to themes?▼

Responsive design in Directus UI extensions automatically adapts to light and dark themes through modern CSS patterns like glass morphism. Build components that scale across devices using Vue 3 Composition API and Directus design tokens, ensuring mobile parity across all UI elements.

What dependencies do I need to create Directus UI extensions with charts and testing?▼

Create Directus UI extensions with @directus/extensions-sdk, Vue 3, chart.js for data visualization, socket.io-client for real-time updates, and @vue/test-utils for component testing. These dependencies provide the full toolkit for production-ready custom panels, interfaces, and layouts.

Can I use Vue Router and state management with Directus custom panels?▼

Directus custom panels support Pinia for state management and Vue Router for navigation within extensions. Combine these with Vue 3 Composition API and TypeScript to build complex interactive dashboards with client-side routing and centralized data flow.

How do I test Directus UI extensions during development?▼

Test Directus UI extensions using @vue/test-utils to unit test Vue 3 components in isolation. Write tests for custom panels, interfaces, and displays before deployment to ensure responsive behavior, real-time data handling, and theme compatibility across your extensions.

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