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 WindsurfGive Windsurf 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 IDE

Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect Directus through Vinkius and Cascade will auto-discover every tool. ask questions, generate code, and act on live data without leaving your editor.

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Classic Setup·json

{
  "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.

Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Directus tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 16 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.

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 Windsurf 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 Windsurf

When Windsurf 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 Windsurf via MCP

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

Open MCP Settings

Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"

Add the server

Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json

Save and reload

Windsurf will detect the new server automatically

Start using Directus

Open Cascade and ask: "Using Directus, help me...". 16 tools available

Why Use Windsurf with the Directus MCP Server

Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Directus through the Model Context Protocol.

Windsurf's Cascade agent autonomously chains multiple tool calls in sequence, solving complex multi-step tasks without manual intervention

Purpose-built for agentic workflows. Cascade understands context across your entire codebase and integrates MCP tools natively

JSON-based configuration means zero code changes: paste a URL, reload, and all 16 tools are immediately available

Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts

Directus + Windsurf Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Directus MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Directus and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses

Live debugging: query Directus tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor

Documentation generation: pull schema information from Directus and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically

Rapid prototyping: combine Directus data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes

Example Prompts for Directus in Windsurf

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf 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 Windsurf

Common issues when connecting Directus to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Server not connecting

Check Settings → MCP for the server status. Try toggling it off and on.

Directus + Windsurf FAQ

Common questions about integrating Directus MCP Server with Windsurf.

How does Windsurf discover MCP tools?

Windsurf reads the mcp_config.json file on startup and connects to each configured server via Streamable HTTP. Tools are listed in the MCP panel and available to Cascade automatically.

Can Cascade chain multiple MCP tool calls?

Yes. Cascade is an agentic system. it can plan and execute multi-step workflows, calling several tools in sequence to accomplish complex tasks without manual prompting between steps.

Does Windsurf support multiple MCP servers?

Yes. Add as many servers as needed in mcp_config.json. Each server's tools appear in the MCP panel and Cascade can use tools from different servers in a single flow.