Directus Usage Analytics

Comprehensive analytics extension for Directus - Track collection storage, API activity, and IP-based traffic patterns.

Features

📊 Collection Storage Analysis

• Row count tracking for all collections (including system tables)
• Visual bar charts with Chart.js integration
• Top 10 filter to focus on largest collections
• Percentage calculations for storage distribution
• Real-time data with optional 5-minute caching

⚡ API Activity Analysis

• Request pattern analysis from directus_activity table
• Collection-based grouping - See which collections receive most requests
• Action breakdown - Analyze read, create, update, delete operations
• Unique user tracking and IP address counting
• Date range filtering - Last 24 hours, 7 days, 30 days, 90 days
• Interactive charts - Switch between bar and pie charts
• Action color coding - Visual distinction for CRUD operations

🌐 IP-Based Traffic Analysis

• IP address filtering - Analyze activity from specific IPs or networks
• Top IP addresses - Identify most active clients/integrations
• IP-specific statistics - Full breakdown per IP address
• Time-series data - Track trends over time (hour/day/week granularity)
• IPv4 and IPv6 support with validation

🚀 Technical Features

• Cross-database compatible - PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, MSSQL
• TDD approach - ≥80% test coverage with Vitest
• TypeScript strict mode - Type-safe throughout
• Optional Redis caching - 5-minute TTL with in-memory fallback
• Bundle extension - Combines Module (frontend) + Endpoint (backend)
• Responsive design - Works on desktop, tablet, and mobile
• Directus theme integration - Respects dark/light mode

Quick Start with Docker (Testing)

The fastest way to test this extension locally:

# 1. Build the extension
npm install
npm run build

# 2. Start Directus with Docker (automated script)
./start-testing.sh

# Or manually:
docker-compose up -d

Access Directus: http://localhost:8055

• Email: [email protected]
• Password: admin123

Find the extension: Settings → Usage Analytics

📖 Full testing guide: See TESTING.md

Installation

Via npm (Recommended)

npm install directus-extension-usage-analytics

Manual Installation

1. Download the latest release
2. Extract to your Directus extensions folder
3. Restart Directus

Requirements

• Directus: 10.x or 11.x
• Node.js: 18.x or higher
• Database: PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, or MSSQL

Usage

Accessing the Module

1. Log in to your Directus instance as an administrator
2. Navigate to Settings → Usage Analytics from the sidebar
3. Explore the three main tabs:
   • Collection Storage - View row counts and storage distribution
   • API Activity - Analyze request patterns and user activity
   • Settings - Configure caching and view extension information

Configuration

Database Indexes (Performance Optimization)

For optimal performance on large directus_activity tables, add these indexes:

PostgreSQL / MySQL / SQLite:

CREATE INDEX idx_activity_timestamp_collection
ON directus_activity(timestamp, collection);

CREATE INDEX idx_activity_timestamp_action
ON directus_activity(timestamp, action);

CREATE INDEX idx_activity_timestamp_ip
ON directus_activity(timestamp, ip);

License

MIT License - see LICENSE file for details.

Support

• Directus Community: Discord

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