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Connect Directus (Alternative) to ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Manage your entire database through a simple chat interface.

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Works with modern AI clients that support MCP, including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and more.

ChatGPTClaudeCursorPerplexityGeminiMicrosoft CopilotRaycastMeta AI

Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

No other AI tool gives you this. Your workflow runs in the client you already love, your account stays protected, and you decide what the agent can and cannot do. It is the whole reason to make the switch.

Each Connector lives inside our infrastructure, the same place where your workflow runs. The three things below are already part of it, working quietly in the background so you never have to think about them. Nothing to add, nothing to set up, nothing to worry about.

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V8 Isolate01

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed V8 runtime — no access to your files, your system, or other servers. A Connector never sees past its own request.

Kill Switch02

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

One action deactivates every Connector, revokes every token, and ends every session at once. AI Governance keeps the record.

FinOps per User03

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

Every user keeps their own connections and credentials, isolated from everyone else. Anything that would cross your spending limit is held for your approval, not billed.

Three controls, built into the layer your AI connects through.

Curated set · 16 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 04

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 16 available through Directus.

  1. 01

    Delete item

    Removes a specific record from a collection.

  2. 02

    Get me

    Retrieves the profile and details of your currently authenticated user.

  3. 03

    List activity

    Fetches the recent audit logs to see what changes happened in the system.

  4. 04

    List fields

    Shows all the individual fields within a specific collection.

Capability set02 / 04

05-08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 16 available through Directus.

  1. 05

    Update item

    Modifies an existing record in a collection using provided data.

  2. 06

    Get collection

    Returns the structural details and schema for a specific collection.

  3. 07

    Check directus status

    Tests the connection to ensure the MCP can reach your instance.

  4. 08

    Create item

    Adds a new record to a collection.

Capability set03 / 04

09-12

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 16 available through Directus.

  1. 09

    Get file

    Fetches metadata and details for a specific file in your media library.

  2. 10

    Get item

    Retrieves the full data for a single specific record.

  3. 11

    List collections

    Provides a list of all data collections available in your instance.

  4. 12

    List files

    Displays the files currently stored in your media library.

Capability set04 / 04

13-16

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 16 available through Directus.

  1. 13

    List items

    Returns a list of records from a specified collection.

  2. 14

    List roles

    Shows the different user roles configured in the system.

  3. 15

    List users

    Provides a list of all registered users and their current status.

  4. 16

    Search items

    Finds specific records within a collection using keyword searches.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Rapid Content Updates

Tell your agent to change the status of multiple articles from draft to published at once.

02

Schema Debugging

Ask your agent to list all fields in a collection to verify data types during development.

03

User Auditing

Check the recent activity log to see which user modified a specific record.

04

Asset Management

Search through your media library to find specific files by their metadata.

Automate a task

Put Directus to work on one thing.

Step-by-step automations your AI runs through this Connector: the workflow, the prompts to start with, and the exact capabilities behind each move.

One connector, every AI

Directus works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

ClaudeClaudeChatGPTChatGPTGeminiGeminiPerplexityPerplexityGrokGrokMicrosoft CopilotMicrosoft CopilotCursorCursorVS CodeVS CodeWindsurfWindsurfJetBrainsJetBrainsClineClineLangChainLangChainVercel AI SDKVercel AI SDKLovableLovableZ.aiZ.aiRaycastRaycastQwen CodeQwen CodeKimi CodeKimi CodeLe ChatLe Chat

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put Directus to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

Observed, not estimated

948ms average. Fast in production.

Directus is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1172ms
Oct 3Today
Fastest day
779ms
Slowest day
1172ms
14-day trend
Slowing+23%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 16 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of Directus, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with Directus. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

Directus Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_GfUHShsR6dDBscbzwfGCgCgJZgBT5MsQqEXOFrFu/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Directus capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "directus-alternative-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_GfUHShsR6dDBscbzwfGCgCgJZgBT5MsQqEXOFrFu/mcp"
    }
  }
}
  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Cursor
  • VS Code
  • Windsurf
  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
  • Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? Set up Directus in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Directus owners hand off.

This MCP is built for anyone managing data-driven applications who wants to move faster without clicking through a web UI.

  • 01

    Content Teams

    Update and search content items without opening the Directus dashboard.

  • 02

    Developers

    Inspect schemas and debug data issues directly from an IDE.

  • 03

    Administrators

    Monitor user activity and manage system roles via chat.

FAQ

Questions Directus owners ask.

  • 01

    How do I connect my Directus instance?

    You need to provide your Directus Static Token, which you can find in your user profile settings within the Directus Data Studio.

  • 02

    Which AI clients can I use with this MCP?

    You can use any MCP-compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.

  • 03

    Can I manage users with this MCP?

    Yes, you can list users, view their roles, and check your own profile information.

  • 04

    Does this work with any SQL database?

    This MCP works with any Directus instance, which in turn connects to your existing SQL database.

  • 05

    Can I see who changed a specific piece of content?

    Yes, you can use the activity log capability to view recent database operations and audit trails.

  • 06

    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.

  • 07

    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.

  • 08

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

    Yes. The list_activity capability 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.

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