How to Use the Directus MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I add Directus to Claude Code?

Run the claude mcp add command in your terminal with your server URL and transport flags. Use claude mcp list to ensure the server is active.

Q: Can I use Claude Code to automate Directus status checks?

Yes. You can include checkdirectusstatus in your health check scripts. It returns a clean status code you can use for conditional logic.

Q: Does Claude Code support Directus file operations?

Yes. You can use getfile and listfiles to manage assets stored in your instance. This is useful for automated asset cleanup tasks.

Q: Where is the Directus configuration for Claude Code stored?

It is stored in your /.claude.json file. You can manage your server list and connection strings directly from that file.

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Headless content management with Claude Code

Run `claude mcp add` to integrate the server and start executing queries from your shell. You can pipe the output of `list_items` directly into other CLI utilities. It is built for CI/CD pipelines where you need to check the state of your content models automatically. It works without any GUI requirements.

Scripted database updates in Claude Code

Use `create_item` or `delete_item` within your shell scripts to manage content programmatically. It allows for rapid data migration tasks during deployment. You can chain these commands to perform complex updates. The tool handles the authentication and request formatting.

Inspect schema metadata via Claude Code

Use `get_collection` to pull structural details about your database on the fly. This helps when writing scripts that depend on specific field names. It provides immediate access to your content model definitions. You can verify your schema before running automated migrations.

Setup guide

Set up Directus MCP in Claude Code

Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed (npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Run the add command

Open your terminal and run the command shown on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. Use --scope user to make it available across all projects.
2

Verify the connection

Start a Claude Code session and type /mcp to list connected servers. You should see directus-alternative-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest Directus transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available Directus tools.

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http directus-alternative-mcp https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

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Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open the config file

Create or edit .mcp.json in your project root for project-level scope, or ~/.claude.json for user-level scope.
2

Add the Directus MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Code

Start a new Claude Code session. Type /mcp to confirm the server is connected. The tools will be automatically available in your conversation.

.mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "directus-alternative-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Directus MCP in Claude Code

Run the `claude mcp add` command in your terminal with your server URL and transport flags. Use `claude mcp list` to ensure the server is active.

Yes. You can include `check_directus_status` in your health check scripts. It returns a clean status code you can use for conditional logic.

Yes. You can use `get_file` and `list_files` to manage assets stored in your instance. This is useful for automated asset cleanup tasks.

It is stored in your `~/.claude.json` file. You can manage your server list and connection strings directly from that file.

It uses standard HTTP headers to secure your connection. Your data flows only between your local terminal and your Directus endpoint, keeping your content models isolated.

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