Directus MCP Server

Name: Directus MCP Server
Author: pixelsock

@pixelsock

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About Directus MCP Server

MCP server for Directus API integration

Basic information

Config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "directus": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@pixelsock/directus-mcp@latest"
      ],
      "env": {
        "DIRECTUS_URL": "https://your-directus-instance.com",
        "DIRECTUS_ACCESS_TOKEN": "YOUR_ACCESS_TOKEN"
      }
    }
  }
}

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Overview

What is Directus MCP Server?

A Node.js server implementing the Model Context Protocol (MCP) for Directus CMS. It enables AI clients to interact with the Directus API through MCP, allowing AI-driven content management and data operations.

How to use Directus MCP Server?

Configure the server in your MCP client (e.g., Cursor or Claude Desktop) using npx with environment variables for your Directus URL and authentication credentials (access token or email/password). The server runs via stdio by default, with an optional HTTP transport for remote deployments.

Key features of Directus MCP Server

Manage collections and items (CRUD operations)
Upload and retrieve files from Directus
Authenticate users and manage permissions
Fetch system information and activity logs
Supports both stdio and Streamable HTTP transport
Works with Cursor, Claude Desktop, and other MCP clients

Use cases of Directus MCP Server

AI assistant that creates, updates, or deletes content in Directus
Automated data retrieval and reporting from Directus collections
File management (uploading and fetching assets) via AI
User and role management operations through natural language
Remote multi-user content management using HTTP transport

FAQ from Directus MCP Server

What do I need to run this server?

You need Node.js and NPM installed, plus a running Directus instance with valid credentials (access token or email/password).

How do I authenticate with Directus?

Set DIRECTUS_URL and either DIRECTUS_ACCESS_TOKEN or both DIRECTUS_EMAIL and DIRECTUS_PASSWORD in the server’s environment configuration.

What transport modes are supported?

The default is stdio for local AI editors. Set MCP_TRANSPORT=http (or streamable-http) for remote multi-user deployments.

How do I fix startup issues in my MCP client?

Verify your Directus credentials are correct and accessible, ensure Node and NPM are installed, and try clearing your NPM cache with npm cache clean --force.