Directus MCP Server with 16 Tools Ready for AI Agents

Name: Directus
Availability: InStock
Author: Vinkius

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Turn any SQL database into a powerful headless CMS with instant REST and GraphQL APIs for your custom content models. Unlock 16 tools ready out of the box. Connect this App Connector to instantly empower AI agents like Claude Code, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client with advanced capabilities.

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What is the Directus MCP Server?

The Directus MCP Server gives AI agents like Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor direct access to Directus via 16 tools. Turn any SQL database into a powerful headless CMS with instant REST and GraphQL APIs for your custom content models. Powered by the Vinkius - no API keys, no infrastructure, connect in under 2 minutes.

Built-in capabilities (16)

check_directus_statuscreate_itemdelete_itemget_collectionget_fileget_itemget_melist_activitylist_collectionslist_fieldslist_fileslist_itemslist_roleslist_userssearch_itemsupdate_item

Tools for your AI Agents to operate Directus

Ask your AI agent "Show me all collections in my Directus instance and the fields for the 'articles' collection." and get the answer without opening a single dashboard. With 16 tools connected to real Directus data, your agents reason over live information, cross-reference it with other MCP servers, and deliver insights you would spend hours assembling manually.

Works with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and any MCP-compatible client. Powered by the Vinkius - your credentials never touch the AI model, every request is auditable. Connect in under two minutes.

Why teams choose Vinkius

One subscription gives you access to thousands of MCP servers - and you can deploy your own to the Vinkius Edge. Your AI agents only access the data you authorize, with DLP that blocks sensitive information from ever reaching the model, kill switch for instant shutdown, and up to 60% token savings. Enterprise-grade infrastructure and security, zero maintenance.

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The Directus App Connector works with every AI agent you already use

…and any MCP-compatible client

Use all 16 Directus tools with your AI agents right now

Empower your AI agents to connect to Directus and securely perform advanced actions on Vinkius infrastructure. Beyond a simple connection, you gain an advanced AI Gateway that provides complete visibility into agent activity, ensuring maximum governance and optimized token usage.

check_directus_status

Verify connectivity

create_item

Create an item

delete_item

Delete an item

get_collection

Get collection details

get_file

Get file details

get_item

Get item details

get_me

Get current user

list_activity

List recent activity

list_collections

List collections

list_fields

List fields

list_files

List files

list_items

List items

list_roles

List roles

list_users

List users

search_items

Search items

update_item

Update an item

What the Directus MCP Server unlocks

Connect your Directus instance to any AI agent and manage your content database through natural conversation.

What you can do

Collection Management — List all data collections with field counts and inspect individual collection schemas
Content CRUD — Create, read, update, and delete items in any collection using JSON payloads
Search & Query — Search items within collections by keyword to find specific content quickly
Schema Inspection — List all fields and their data types for any collection to understand your data model
File Management — Browse uploaded files and retrieve metadata for specific assets
User & Role Management — List all users with roles and status, view role configurations, and check your own profile
Audit Trail — Access the activity log of recent database operations for compliance and debugging

How it works

1. Subscribe to this server
2. Enter your Directus Static Token from your user profile in the Data Studio
3. Start managing your content from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client

Who is this for?

Content Teams — create, update, and search content items across collections without opening the Directus dashboard
Developers — inspect collection schemas, manage fields, and debug data issues through conversational AI
Administrators — audit user activity, manage roles, and monitor database operations

Frequently asked questions about the Directus MCP Server

Can I create, update, and delete content items in any collection?

Yes! Use create_item with a collection name and JSON payload to add new items. Use update_item with the collection, item ID, and updated fields to modify existing items. Use delete_item to remove items. All operations respect the permissions assigned to your Static Token's user role.

How does Directus authentication work with a Static Token?

Directus uses a non-expiring Static Token associated with a specific user account. Generate it from your User Profile in the Data Studio. The token is sent as a Bearer token in the Authorization header. Its permissions match the role assigned to that user — use an admin role for full access or a restricted role for read-only operations.

Can I audit what changes have been made to my database?

Yes. The list_activity tool retrieves the audit log of recent database operations, showing who made changes, which collections were affected, timestamps, and the type of operation (create, update, delete). Combine with list_users and list_roles for full accountability tracking.