Introduction

Optical is a modern headless content management system (CMS) tailored for government agencies, empowering developers to create dynamic, scalable digital solutions. With real-time APIs, seamless integrations, and flexible deployment options, Optical offers a robust platform for building and managing content-centric applications.

Optical extends Directus, bringing to government agencies its headless CMS features and more. For a detailed comparison, please refer to the functional differences page.

This documentation provides developers with the technical resources needed to fully leverage Optical’s capabilities, from APIs to custom workflows, ensuring a smooth and productive development experience.

Key Features

1. Build and Ship Products Faster: Design your data model, build powerful APIs, manage content and integrate with SG Tech Stack, all in one sleek, intuitive platform.
2. Extensible, Flexible and Optimized for Collaboration: Leverage community-maintained extensions from Optical’s curated central library to meet your user requirements.
3. Secure and Compliant: Built-in adherence to ICT&SS policies, including robust authentication and account lifecycle management via TechPass.
4. Performance at Scale: Enjoy features like autoscaling, a content delivery network (CDN), and caching for high-traffic scenarios.

Getting Started

Head over to the getting started guide to explore Optical’s capabilities.

Help and Support

For technical assistance or feature requests, please reach out to us.