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2026-10-27Release
Directus 12.6 requires Node.js 26 and adds recommended AI modelsDirectus v12.6.0 raises the minimum Node.js version to 26, dropping Node 22, and adds recommended default AI models, a Default Exports Folder setting and a new 'richtext' extension type. Earlier v12 point releases switched the WYSIWYG editor from TinyMCE to Tiptap (v12.2.0) and added a CLI for syncing schema and config as JSON (v12.3.0).
Why it matters: Self-hosted Directus deployments need a runtime upgrade before moving to 12.6.
Directus (GitHub releases) 2026-06-10Licence / governance
Directus 12 moves from BSL to MSCL and introduces licence keys and enforcementDirectus v12.0.0 relicensed the project from BUSL-1.1 to MSCL-1.0-GPL and added active licence enforcement. Self-hosted instances default to a free Core tier, and SSO, custom permission rules, self-hosted LLMs and AI Translations need a licence. Organisations under $5M revenue and fewer than 50 staff can register for a free Open Innovation Grant key. Directus first presented v12 and the licence in May (community thread 11 May, blog post dated 26 May), and the GitHub release shipped on 10 June.
Why it matters: Agencies that self-host Directus for larger clients may now need paid keys and should re-check licence costs before upgrading.
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