How do I install the directus mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

What credentials does it need?

The recorded environment keys are `DIRECTUS_URL`, `DIRECTUS_ACCESS_TOKEN`, `DIRECTUS_EMAIL`, `DIRECTUS_PASSWORD`. Keep credentials outside committed files and confirm the configuration required by your installed version.

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Directus MCP Server

Extended MCP server for Directus API

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What is the Directus MCP Server?

Extended MCP server for Directus API

What you get

A Node.js server implementing Model Context Protocol (MCP) for Directus CMS. Enable AI Clients to interact with the Directus API through the Model Context Protocol (MCP).

What the assistant can call

Once Directus MCP is connected, these are the calls the assistant has available:

Files — The Files tool exposed by this server
System — The System tool exposed by this server
Configuration — You can also pass --transport=http as a CLI argument instead of setting the environment variable

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Maintainer setup documentation.

How to install the Directus MCP Server

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

From the project documentation. Replace placeholders and example paths before connecting.

Configuration

Variable	Description	Required
DIRECTUS_URL	Declared in the maintainer’s client configuration.	Check documentation
DIRECTUS_ACCESS_TOKEN	Declared in the maintainer’s client configuration.	Check documentation

Example prompts to try

“Use Directus MCP to Files.”
“Use Directus MCP to System.”
“Use Directus MCP to Configuration.”

Frequently asked questions

Extended MCP server for Directus API Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.