Can I create, update, and delete content items in any collection?

Yes! Use `create_item` with a collection name and JSON payload to add new items. Use `update_item` with the collection, item ID, and updated fields to modify existing items. Use `delete_item` to remove items. All operations respect the permissions assigned to your Static Token's user role.

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.

Can I audit what changes have been made to my database?

Yes. The `list_activity` tool retrieves the audit log of recent database operations, showing who made changes, which collections were affected, timestamps, and the type of operation (create, update, delete). Combine with `list_users` and `list_roles` for full accountability tracking.

INSTANT PLUG AND PLAY

Directus MCP Server for OpenAI Agents SDKGive OpenAI Agents SDK instant access to 16 tools to Check Directus Status, Create Item, Delete Item, and more

Name: Directus
Availability: InStock
Author: Vinkius

Built by Vinkius GDPR 16 Tools SDK

The OpenAI Agents SDK enables production-grade agent workflows in Python. Connect Directus through Vinkius and your agents gain typed, auto-discovered tools with built-in guardrails. no manual schema definitions required.

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The Directus app connector for OpenAI Agents SDK 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

python

import asyncio
from agents import Agent, Runner
from agents.mcp import MCPServerStreamableHttp

async def main():
    # Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
    async with MCPServerStreamableHttp(
        url="https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    ) as mcp_server:

        agent = Agent(
            name="Directus Assistant",
            instructions=(
                "You help users interact with Directus. "
                "You have access to 16 tools."
            ),
            mcp_servers=[mcp_server],
        )

        result = await Runner.run(
            agent, "List all available tools from Directus"
        )
        print(result.final_output)

asyncio.run(main())

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About Directus MCP Server

Connect your Directus instance to any AI agent and manage your content database through natural conversation.

The OpenAI Agents SDK auto-discovers all 16 tools from Directus through native MCP integration. Build agents with built-in guardrails, tracing, and handoff patterns. chain multiple agents where one queries Directus, another analyzes results, and a third generates reports, all orchestrated through Vinkius.

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 OpenAI Agents SDK 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 OpenAI Agents SDK

When OpenAI Agents SDK 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.

check_directus_status

Verify connectivity

create_item

Create an item

delete_item

Delete an item

get_collection

Get collection details

get_file

Get file details

get_item

Get item details

get_me

Get current user

list_activity

List recent activity

list_collections

List collections

list_fields

List fields

list_files

List files

list_items

List items

list_roles

List roles

list_users

List users

search_items

Search items

update_item

Update an item

Connect Directus to OpenAI Agents SDK via MCP

Follow these steps to wire Directus into OpenAI Agents SDK. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind the Vinkius.

Install the SDK

Run pip install openai-agents in your Python environment

Replace the token

Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius token from cloud.vinkius.com

Run the script

Save the code above and run it: python agent.py

Explore tools

The agent will automatically discover 16 tools from Directus

Why Use OpenAI Agents SDK with the Directus MCP Server

OpenAI Agents SDK provides unique advantages when paired with Directus through the Model Context Protocol.

Native MCP integration via `MCPServerSse`, pass the URL and the SDK auto-discovers all tools with full type safety

Built-in guardrails, tracing, and handoff patterns let you build production-grade agents without reinventing safety infrastructure

Lightweight and composable: chain multiple agents and MCP servers in a single pipeline with minimal boilerplate

First-party OpenAI support ensures optimal compatibility with GPT models for tool calling and structured output

Directus + OpenAI Agents SDK Use Cases

Practical scenarios where OpenAI Agents SDK combined with the Directus MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Automated workflows: build agents that query Directus, process the data, and trigger follow-up actions autonomously

Multi-agent orchestration: create specialist agents. one queries Directus, another analyzes results, a third generates reports

Data enrichment pipelines: stream data through Directus tools and transform it with OpenAI models in a single async loop

Customer support bots: agents query Directus to resolve tickets, look up records, and update statuses without human intervention

Example Prompts for Directus in OpenAI Agents SDK

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your OpenAI Agents SDK 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 OpenAI Agents SDK

Common issues when connecting Directus to OpenAI Agents SDK through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

MCPServerStreamableHttp not found

Ensure you have the latest version: pip install --upgrade openai-agents

Agent not calling tools

Make sure your prompt explicitly references the task the tools can help with.

Directus + OpenAI Agents SDK FAQ

Common questions about integrating Directus MCP Server with OpenAI Agents SDK.

How does the OpenAI Agents SDK connect to MCP?

Use MCPServerSse(url=...) to create a server connection. The SDK auto-discovers all tools and makes them available to your agent with full type information.

Can I use multiple MCP servers in one agent?

Yes. Pass a list of MCPServerSse instances to the agent constructor. The agent can use tools from all connected servers within a single run.

Does the SDK support streaming responses?

Yes. The SDK supports SSE and Streamable HTTP transports, both of which work natively with Vinkius.