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Directus MCP for AI Agents. Manage and audit structured database collections with natural conversation

Directus connects your open-source data platform and headless CMS to any AI agent. It lets you manage complex structured data—creating records, auditing schemas, and reading collections—all through natural conversation. You get full programmatic control over your PostgreSQL database without writing SQL queries.

Directus MCP for AI Agents MCP is compatible with Claude Claude
Directus MCP for AI Agents MCP is compatible with ChatGPT ChatGPT
Directus MCP for AI Agents MCP is compatible with Cursor Cursor
Directus MCP for AI Agents MCP is compatible with Gemini Gemini
Directus MCP for AI Agents MCP is compatible with Windsurf Windsurf
Directus MCP for AI Agents MCP is compatible with VS Code VS Code
Directus MCP for AI Agents MCP is compatible with JetBrains JetBrains
Directus MCP for AI Agents MCP is compatible with Vercel Vercel
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Give Claude and any AI agent real-world access

Create new CMS records

Write a new record to a collection by providing a JSON payload.

Delete CMS records permanently

Irreversibly delete an existing record from the database.

Check collection structure details

Inspect the properties and tables that make up a specific data collection.

List all field configurations

See every detailed column configuration for any given table.

Get a single item record

Retrieve the full details of one specific database row using its ID.

List all available collections

See an enumeration of every structured table defined in your PostgreSQL instance.

Get media file metadata

Verify and retrieve information about uploaded files stored by Directus.

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Directus MCP for AI Agents

What AI agents can do with Directus: 10 Tools for Structured Database and Schema Management

Use these tools to perform every kind of data operation on your CMS, from listing all available tables to updating individual content records.

Make your AI actually useful.

Add this MCP to Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf and your AI stops guessing. It gets real tools to look things up, take action, and handle the stuff you keep doing by hand.

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Create Cms Record

Creates a new record in any Directus collection using structured JSON input.

Wipe Cms Record

Permanently deletes and removes an existing database row from the specified...

Get Collection Details

Extracts structural details, showing all properties associated with a specific data...

List Collection Fields

Inspects the deep internal arrays that define which fields accept formatting and...

Get Single Item

Retrieves all explicit data for one specific row using its unique UUID identifier.

List Schema Collections

Lists every structured rule defining the PostgreSQL tables that power your CMS.

List Directus Files

Verifies and retrieves structural data about all files uploaded to the media storage.

List Collection Items

Identifies the available collections, showing which tables exist inside your CMS...

List Directus Users

Lists all active user accounts and administrative identities within the database...

Patch Cms Record

Updates an existing record in a collection by submitting new values via its unique...

Security and governance baked right in.

Pick your AI client below to get set up. Just create a Vinkius account, subscribe, and you're instantly up and running. We handle the entire backend infrastructure, delivering out-of-the-box support for HTTPS Streamable, SSE, and OAuth2—zero messy routing required.

Directus MCP for AI Agents MCP is compatible with Claude

Claude AI

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.

2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL:

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.

3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The Directus MCP for AI Agents integration is available immediately — no restart needed.

Choose How to Get Started

Build a custom MCP for your own tools, or connect a ready-made integration from our catalog.

Build Your Own

Turn any API into an MCP. Import a spec, define Agent Skills, or deploy with MCPFusion.

  • Import from OpenAPI, Swagger, or YAML specs
  • Create Agent Skills with progressive disclosure
  • Deploy to edge with MCPFusion framework
  • Built in DLP, auth, and compliance on each call
  • Real time usage dashboard and cost metering
  • Publish to catalog or keep private
Start building

Make Your AI Do More

Start with Directus, then connect any of our 5,200+ other servers whenever your AI needs more. One click, no limits.

  • Use this MCP plus 5,200+ others, all in one place
  • Add new capabilities to your AI anytime you want
  • Connections are secured and governed automatically
  • Track usage and costs across all your servers
  • Works with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and more
  • New servers added to the catalog weekly
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Directus MCP: Managing Structured Data in Headless CMS Platforms

Today, updating content or running reports often means logging into the Directus dashboard. You jump from the Collection View to the Field Settings, and then maybe you have to check the user directory just to get a single piece of data. It's a cycle of clicks that takes forever.

With this MCP, the process changes completely. Instead of navigating multiple screens, you simply tell your agent what needs updating—whether it’s provisioning new content via 'create_cms_record' or checking if a field can handle a specific payload—and you get an immediate, actionable result.

Directus MCP: Auditing Users and Schemas for Database Integrity

Manually auditing database schemas is tedious. You have to run multiple queries just to see every single table, verify field types, and confirm which user roles are active. Mistakes here lead to bad data down the line.

This MCP lets you audit everything conversationally. Running 'list_schema_collections' gives you a clean list of all tables, while 'list_directus_users' keeps your access control lists accurate—all without writing a single `SHOW TABLES` command.

What Directus MCP for AI Agents MCP does for your AI

Working with a large database often means jumping between dashboards, running complicated SQL, or asking a developer for a simple change. This MCP lets you skip that headache entirely.

Instead of digging into the Directus UI or drafting complex queries, you talk to your AI client and it handles the data layer. You can ask your agent to list all items from a specific collection, audit the structure of a table, or update a user profile by name—all in plain language.

It’s like giving your AI agent direct, safe access to the backend truth.

Because this MCP exposes every core function of Directus, you can manage everything from creating new content records to deleting old ones and verifying file uploads. When you plug it into Vinkius, you get a single connection point that lets any compatible client read, write, and audit your entire data platform without the usual friction points.

It's pure backend control delivered through chat.

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Frequently asked questions about Directus MCP for AI Agents MCP

How can I use the Directus MCP to read my CMS data? +

You can ask your agent to retrieve specific records or list all contents of a collection. It's as simple as asking, 'Show me the articles from last month,' and getting structured JSON results back immediately.

Does this Directus MCP help me manage my database structure? +

Yes, it lets you audit your entire data platform. You can list all available collections or run field discovery checks to understand exactly what fields are available in a table without logging into the backend.

Can I use Directus MCP to update records in bulk? +

Absolutely. You can instruct your agent to modify multiple existing rows at once, such as changing inventory counts or updating status fields across dozens of products using a single command.

Is this enough for developers who write code with Directus? +

Yes. This MCP acts like an API wrapper in plain language. It allows you to test data writes, read schemas, and manage content directly from your chat or IDE, making the development loop much faster.

What if I need to delete a record using Directus MCP? +

The tool handles permanent deletion for you. You just tell it which record ID needs to be vaporized, and it executes the irreversible drop safely within your agent's context.