How to Use the Directus MCP in Windsurf
Use the Directus MCP server to let Windsurf query and update your database content directly through your IDE.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect Directus MCP to Windsurf
Create your Vinkius account to connect Directus to Windsurf and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.
Manage content models in Windsurf
Cascade reads your database schema using `list_collections` and `list_fields` to understand how your data fits together. It turns your raw SQL into a structured map for the agent to navigate. Once the schema is mapped, you can use `get_item` or `list_items` to pull live data into your workspace. Windsurf handles the translation so you don't have to write custom API clients.
Execute database mutations with Windsurf
You can push changes back to your backend by invoking `create_item`, `update_item`, or `delete_item` directly from the chat. It bypasses the need for external database management tools. Windsurf tracks these changes as part of the session context. This keeps your database state in sync with your local code changes without leaving the editor.
Verify connectivity for Windsurf
Run `check_directus_status` to confirm the connection between the MCP server and your instance before starting your work. It reports the health of your endpoint immediately. If the server is unreachable, the agent warns you before you start a task. This prevents failed attempts to fetch or write data.
Set up Directus MCP in Windsurf
Prerequisites
- Windsurf IDE installed (macOS, Windows, or Linux)
- Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token
- 1
Open MCP configuration
Click the Cascade assistant icon in the sidebar, then click the hammer icon (🔨) at the top of the panel. Select "Configure" to open
~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json. - 2
Add the Directus MCP
Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the
mcpServersobject. Replace[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. - 3
Refresh MCPs
Go back to the hammer icon (🔨) in Cascade and click "Refresh". Windsurf will detect the new server. No full restart is needed — the connection is hot-reloaded.
- 4
Verify in Cascade
Start a new Cascade conversation and ask something like "Show my Directus payment history." If connected, Cascade will call the Directus tools directly. You will see a green dot next to the server name in the MCP panel.
{
"mcpServers": {
"directus-alternative-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
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Common questions about Directus MCP in Windsurf
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