Integrate Directus with Claude, Cursor, Chatbots & AI Agents MCP Server

Turn any SQL database into a powerful headless CMS with instant REST and GraphQL APIs for your custom content models.

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Compatible with every major AI agent and IDE

Claude

ChatGPT

Cursor

Gemini

Windsurf

VS Code

JetBrains

Vercel

+ other MCP clients

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Security & Code Integrity Audit

Every tool in the Directus MCP Server is continuously audited by the Vinkius Security Engine. We guarantee zero-trust payload isolation, strict data boundaries, and deterministic execution for enterprise-grade AI agents.

A+Score: 100

How Vinkius protects your data

Can I set different limits for each virtual assistant on my team?

Absolutely. You have full control in our command center. You can create an AI agent that only "reads" data so the support team can answer questions, and another superpowered agent that can "edit" and "create" information exclusively for your operations team. Each AI gets exactly the level of access you allow.

Can I audit what my AI agents are doing with this integration?

Yes, Vinkius provides an immutable, HMAC-chained audit log. Every tool execution, payload, and response is tracked in real-time on your dashboard, giving you complete visibility into your agent's actions.

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.

What if the AI ends up reading customer data or confidential information?

We have a built-in digital "bodyguard" called DLP (Data Loss Prevention). If a tool fetches data and the response contains social security numbers, credit cards, or personal customer info, Vinkius magically blocks and erases that information before it is delivered to the AI. The AI works only with what is strictly necessary, and your sensitive data never leaks.

Triggering Directus via Natural Language

The Directus MCP server handles authentication and payload formatting, allowing your LLM to perform deterministic actions.

Autonomous sql database Strategies

The Directus toolkit enables AI agents to execute sql database commands. It handles protocol translation for loved by devs integrations natively.

Managing graphql inside Claude

The Directus toolkit translates Claude's commands into graphql operations. The MCP server ensures accurate delivery within the loved by devs ecosystem.