Last updated: 1/8/2026
Directus Account Required
To use any Kurbo theme, you'll need:
- An active Directus instance (either self-hosted or cloud-hosted)
- Admin access to your Directus instance
- An admin access token for installation
You can set up Directus yourself, use a managed Directus service, or we can provide recommendations for hosting providers that make Directus setup simple.
Technical Requirements
For installation and deployment:
- Node.js 18+ installed (if deploying yourself)
- npm, pnpm, or yarn package manager
- Git (for version control, recommended)
- A hosting service for deployment (Vercel, Netlify, or similar)
Most themes work best when deployed to modern hosting platforms like Vercel, which offer seamless Next.js integration and automatic deployments.
Recommended Knowledge
While you don't need to be a developer, having some familiarity helps:
- Basic understanding of how websites work
- Comfort using a content management system, like WordPress or Directus
- Willingness to learn
For advanced customizations, some knowledge of:
- HTML and CSS basics
- JavaScript/TypeScript (helpful but not required)
- React (for complex customizations)
Don't worry if you're not technical - themes are designed to work out of the box, and you can customize most things through Directus without code.