Connects to a Directus API instance, allowing AI tools to read items from collections, access current user information, and view available collections and fields in the system.
MCP server for use with Directus. Allows your AI tools to connect to and use your Directus API on your behalf.
This is an experiment by yours truly (@rijkvanzanten). Any and all PRs are more than welcome :)
This MCP server is built to work with NodeJS v22.12 or newer.
npm install -g @rijk/directus-mcp-server
Then configure Claude AI to use the npm package as remote server:
pnpm install && pnpm build to build the serverdist file instead:The read-items tool allows you to read items from any Directus collection by providing the collection name as a parameter.
Parameters:
collection: (required) The name of the collection to read fromfields: (optional) Array of field names to returnsort: (optional) Field to sort by (prefix with - for descending order)limit: (optional) Maximum number of items to returnExample:
Get information about the current user. Effectively the /users/me endpoint.
Return what collections/fields are available in the system. Use this tool first to discover available collections before using the read-items tool.
MIT
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remote-capable server
The server can be hosted and run remotely because it primarily relies on remote services or has no dependency on the local environment.
A Model Context Protocol server that allows AI tools to connect to and interact with your Directus API, enabling automated access to collections, items, and user data.