Directus MCP Server for Mastra AIGive Mastra AI instant access to 16 tools to Check Directus Status, Create Item, Delete Item, and more
Mastra AI is a TypeScript-native agent framework built for modern web stacks. Connect Directus through Vinkius and Mastra agents discover all tools automatically. type-safe, streaming-ready, and deployable anywhere Node.js runs.
Ask AI about this App Connector for Mastra AI
The Directus app connector for Mastra AI is a standout in the Loved By Devs category — giving your AI agent 16 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.
Vinkius delivers Streamable HTTP and SSE to any MCP client
import { Agent } from "@mastra/core/agent";
import { createMCPClient } from "@mastra/mcp";
import { openai } from "@ai-sdk/openai";
async function main() {
// Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
const mcpClient = await createMCPClient({
servers: {
"directus-alternative": {
url: "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp",
},
},
});
const tools = await mcpClient.getTools();
const agent = new Agent({
name: "Directus Agent",
instructions:
"You help users interact with Directus " +
"using 16 tools.",
model: openai("gpt-4o"),
tools,
});
const result = await agent.generate(
"What can I do with Directus?"
);
console.log(result.text);
}
main();
* Every MCP server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS - a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts optimized for native MCP execution. See our infrastructure
About Directus MCP Server
Connect your Directus instance to any AI agent and manage your content database through natural conversation.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and Directus tool infrastructure. Connect 16 tools through Vinkius and use Mastra's built-in workflow engine to chain tool calls with conditional logic, retries, and parallel execution. deployable to any Node.js host in one command.
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 Mastra AI 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 Mastra AI
When Mastra AI 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 Mastra AI via MCP
Follow these steps to wire Directus into Mastra AI. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind the Vinkius.
Install dependencies
npm install @mastra/core @mastra/mcp @ai-sdk/openaiReplace the token
[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius tokenRun the agent
agent.ts and run with npx tsx agent.tsExplore tools
Why Use Mastra AI with the Directus MCP Server
Mastra AI provides unique advantages when paired with Directus through the Model Context Protocol.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and tool infrastructure. add Directus without touching business code
Built-in workflow engine chains MCP tool calls with conditional logic, retries, and parallel execution for complex automation
TypeScript-native: full type inference for every Directus tool response with IDE autocomplete and compile-time checks
One-command deployment to any Node.js host. Vercel, Railway, Fly.io, or your own infrastructure
Directus + Mastra AI Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Mastra AI combined with the Directus MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated workflows: build multi-step agents that query Directus, process results, and trigger downstream actions in a typed pipeline
SaaS integrations: embed Directus as a first-class tool in your product's AI features with Mastra's clean agent API
Background jobs: schedule Mastra agents to query Directus on a cron and store results in your database automatically
Multi-agent systems: create specialist agents that collaborate using Directus tools alongside other MCP servers
Example Prompts for Directus in Mastra AI
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Mastra AI 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 Mastra AI
Common issues when connecting Directus to Mastra AI through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
createMCPClient not exported
npm install @mastra/mcpDirectus + Mastra AI FAQ
Common questions about integrating Directus MCP Server with Mastra AI.
How does Mastra AI connect to MCP servers?
MCPClient with the server URL and pass it to your agent. Mastra discovers all tools and makes them available with full TypeScript types.