AI + Directus
Use AI with Directus through the built-in AI Assistant, external AI tools over MCP, AI Translations, or coding agents with Agent Skills.
Directus offers several ways to bring AI into your workflow, depending on where you prefer to work.
Inside Directus: AI Assistant
The built-in AI Assistant provides a conversational assistant directly within the Directus Data Studio.
- Works directly in the Directus UI
- No additional client setup required
- Best for content editors, quick tasks, and users who live in Directus
External AI Tools: MCP Server
The Model Context Protocol (MCP) server lets you connect external AI tools to Directus.
- Use Claude Desktop, ChatGPT, Cursor, or other MCP-compatible clients
- Bring Directus capabilities to where you already work
- Best for developers, power users, and complex workflows
Content Translations: AI Translations
AI Translations let you translate content fields into multiple languages directly from the translations interface.
- Translate all fields across all languages in one click
- Streams translations in real time
- Supports glossaries and style guides for consistent output
Coding Agents: Agent Skills
Agent Skills teach AI coding agents how to build with Directus and avoid the mistakes they would otherwise make.
- Works with Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, and other agents that support the Agent Skills standard
- Covers the API, data modeling, permissions, Flows, the SDK, extensions, self-hosting, and upgrades
- Best for developers building projects on Directus
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