Directus Extension Models
Generate TypeScript types from your directus schema for custom extension development
Overview:
The Directus extension "Generate TypeScript Types Models" allows users to generate TypeScript types from their Schema. This feature provides the benefit of type checking, making it easier to develop custom extensions.
Features:
- Generates TypeScript types from the Schema.
- Enables easier development of custom extensions with type checking.
- Provides a models snapshot command to export the model to disk.
- Allows the generation of global type definition file with the --global option.
- Can be used in conjunction with @directus/sdk to create a Directus SDK for easier integration.
Summary:
The Directus extension "Generate TypeScript Types Models" provides the functionality to generate TypeScript types from a Schema, making it easier to develop custom extensions with type checking. The extension can be installed into a project using npm or yarn and requires running the models snapshot command to export the model to disk. Additionally, the extension allows the generation of a global type definition file and can be used in conjunction with the @directus/sdk for creating a Directus SDK.
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