Directus MCP Server for ClineGive Cline instant access to 16 tools to Check Directus Status, Create Item, Delete Item, and more
Cline is an autonomous AI coding agent inside VS Code that plans, executes, and iterates on tasks. Wire Directus through Vinkius and Cline gains direct access to every tool. from data retrieval to workflow automation. without leaving the terminal.
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The Directus app connector for Cline is a standout in the Loved By Devs category — giving your AI agent 16 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.
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{
"mcpServers": {
"directus-alternative": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}
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About Directus MCP Server
Connect your Directus instance to any AI agent and manage your content database through natural conversation.
Cline operates autonomously inside VS Code. it reads your codebase, plans a strategy, and executes multi-step tasks including Directus tool calls without waiting for prompts between steps. Connect 16 tools through Vinkius and Cline can fetch data, generate code, and commit changes in a single autonomous run.
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
The Directus MCP Server exposes 16 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Cline in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
All 16 Directus tools available for Cline
When Cline connects to Directus through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning sql-database, graphql, rest-api, and more. Every call is secured with network, filesystem, subprocess, and code evaluation entitlements inside a sandboxed runtime. Beyond a simple connection, you get a full AI Gateway with real-time visibility into agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.
Verify connectivity
Create an item
Delete an item
Get collection details
Get file details
Get item details
Get current user
List recent activity
List collections
List fields
List files
List items
List roles
List users
Search items
Update an item
Connect Directus to Cline via MCP
Follow these steps to wire Directus into Cline. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind the Vinkius.
Open Cline MCP Settings
Add remote server
Enable the server
Start using Directus
Why Use Cline with the Directus MCP Server
Cline provides unique advantages when paired with Directus through the Model Context Protocol.
Cline operates autonomously. it reads your codebase, plans a strategy, and executes multi-step tasks including MCP tool calls without step-by-step prompts
Runs inside VS Code, so you get MCP tool access alongside your existing extensions, terminal, and version control in a single window
Cline can create, edit, and delete files based on MCP tool responses, enabling end-to-end automation from data retrieval to code generation
Transparent execution: every tool call and file change is shown in Cline's activity log for full visibility and approval before committing
Directus + Cline Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Cline combined with the Directus MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Autonomous feature building: tell Cline to fetch data from Directus and scaffold a complete module with types, handlers, and tests
Codebase refactoring: use Directus tools to validate live data while Cline restructures your code to match updated schemas
Automated testing: Cline fetches real responses from Directus and generates snapshot tests or mocks based on actual payloads
Incident response: query Directus for real-time status and let Cline generate hotfix patches based on the findings
Example Prompts for Directus in Cline
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cline agent to start working with Directus immediately.
"Show me all collections in my Directus instance and the fields for the 'articles' collection."
"Create a new article titled 'AI in Healthcare 2025' with status 'draft' and search for existing articles about AI."
"Show me the recent activity log and list all users with their roles."
Troubleshooting Directus MCP Server with Cline
Common issues when connecting Directus to Cline through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
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Directus + Cline FAQ
Common questions about integrating Directus MCP Server with Cline.