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Use Directus with your AI.

Connect your account once and let the AI you already use work with it, without building another integration. Turn any SQL database into a powerful headless CMS with instant REST and GraphQL APIs for your custom content models.

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MCP VERIFIED · PRODUCTION READY · VINKIUS GUARANTEED

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

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Complete set · 16 capabilities

The complete Directus capability set.

These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Directus.

Capability set01 / 04

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 16 available through Directus.

  1. 01

    Delete item

    Delete an item

  2. 02

    Get me

    Get current user

  3. 03

    List activity

    List recent activity

  4. 04

    List fields

    List fields

Capability set02 / 04

05-08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 16 available through Directus.

  1. 05

    Update item

    Update an item

  2. 06

    Get collection

    Get collection details

  3. 07

    Check directus status

    Verify connectivity

  4. 08

    Create item

    Create an item

Capability set03 / 04

09-12

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 16 available through Directus.

  1. 09

    Get file

    Get file details

  2. 10

    Get item

    Get item details

  3. 11

    List collections

    List collections

  4. 12

    List files

    List files

Capability set04 / 04

13-16

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 16 available through Directus.

  1. 13

    List items

    List items

  2. 14

    List roles

    List roles

  3. 15

    List users

    List users

  4. 16

    Search items

    Search items

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879ms average. Fast in production.

Directus is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1060ms
Aug 27Today
Fastest day
791ms
Slowest day
1060ms
14-day trend
Stable+4%

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

FAQ

Questions Directus owners ask.

  • 01

    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.

  • 02

    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.

  • 03

    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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