Directus plugin for Silex website builder

This code is part of a bigger project: Silex v3 which aims to be a free/libre alternative to webflow

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This plugin is a connector to integrate Silex with Directus, enabling users to store their websites and assets in their Directus account.

Silex prompt for login with directus:

Login to Silex with directus credentials:

User website is saved in a directus collection:

Note that the login screen will include a host filed if you do not set the directusUrl in the options

Setup

1. Installation: Install the Directus connector for Silex.

   npm install @silexlabs/silex-directus-storage
   

2. Configuration:- In your Silex configuration file, require and configure the Directus connector as shown below:

   // In config.js
   const DirectusStorage = require('@silexlabs/silex-directus-storage')
   module.exports = (config, opts) => {
     config.addStorageConnector(new DirectusStorage(config, {
       collection: 'silex',
       useHistory: false,
       directusUrl: 'http://localhost:8085',
     }))
   }

For more details on configuring Silex, refer to the official Silex documentation.

3. Start Silex:

silex --config='path/to/config.js`

4. Open Silex and use it with Directus Go to http://localhost:6805 and click "login with Directus"

Configuration Options for Directus Connector

These options allow you to tailor the Directus connector to best fit your workflow with Silex.

1. collection:

   • Description: Specifies the collection name within Directus where Silex websites will be stored.
   • Default: silex

2. useHistory:

   • Description: Determines how Silex saves website versions.
   • Default: true.
     • When true: Silex saves the website within the same item, enabling the use of the "Revisions panel". This allows for easy reversion to previous versions.
     • When false: Each "save" in Silex creates a new item. This approach offers a clear view of all versions and facilitates their individual editing or deletion. However, reverting to a previous version requires deleting newer revisions, unlike the straightforward revert process with the revisions panel.

3. directusUrl:

   • Description: Defines the URL of the Directus instance.
   • Default: None. If not provided, the user will be prompted to enter one.