Can I use Directus as a CLI?

Yes. KosmoKrator exposes a Directus CLI through kosmo integrations:call and the provider shortcut command. Commands can return JSON for scripts, CI, and coding agents.

Can I expose Directus through MCP?

Yes. The KosmoKrator MCP gateway can expose selected Directus tools to clients such as Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, and other MCP-compatible tools.

Where are Directus credentials stored?

Directus credentials are configured in KosmoKrator's local integration settings and reused by CLI, Lua, and MCP gateway surfaces.

Can I deny write access for Directus MCP tools?

Yes. Start the gateway with --write=deny for read-only clients, or use ask/allow only for trusted workspaces.

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Directus CLI for Coding Agents

Use the Directus CLI for coding agents with headless JSON commands, schema discovery, credentials, and permission controls.

7 functions 4 read 3 write Bearer token auth

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Directus CLI for Coding Agents

Let coding agents discover schemas and execute integration functions through CLI commands or MCP.

Use this pattern when another coding agent needs exact commands and schema discovery. The Directus CLI uses the same integration registry as the TUI, Lua runtime, and MCP gateway, but returns predictable command output for automation.

Command Shape

# Directus CLI for Coding Agents
kosmokrator integrations:configure directus --set access_token="$DIRECTUS_ACCESS_TOKEN" --set url="$DIRECTUS_URL" --enable --read allow --write ask --json
kosmo integrations:call directus.directus_list_items '{"collection":"example_collection","limit":1,"offset":1,"sort":"example_sort","filter":"example_filter","fields":"example_fields","search":"example_search","page":1}' --json

Discovery Before Execution

Agents and scripts can inspect Directus docs and schemas before choosing a function.

kosmo integrations:docs directus --json
kosmo integrations:docs directus.directus_list_items --json
kosmo integrations:schema directus.directus_list_items --json
kosmo integrations:search "Directus" --json
kosmo integrations:list --json

Useful Directus CLI Functions

Function	Type	Parameters	Description
`directus.directus_list_items`	Read	collection, limit, offset, sort, filter, fields, search, page, meta	List items in a Directus collection with optional filtering, sorting, and pagination. Returns an array of items from the specified collection.
`directus.directus_get_item`	Read	collection, id, fields	Retrieve a single item from a Directus collection by its primary key ID.
`directus.directus_create_item`	Write	collection, data	Create a new item in a Directus collection with the provided field values.
`directus.directus_update_item`	Write	collection, id, data	Update an existing item in a Directus collection by its primary key ID.
`directus.directus_delete_item`	Write	collection, id	Delete an item from a Directus collection by its primary key ID. This action cannot be undone.
`directus.directus_list_collections`	Read	none	List all available collections (tables) in the Directus instance. Returns collection names and metadata.
`directus.directus_get_current_user`	Read	fields	Get the profile of the currently authenticated Directus user. Useful for verifying the connection and understanding user permissions.

Automation Notes

Use --json for machine-readable output.
Keep credentials out of argv by using environment variables or stored KosmoKrator configuration.
Configure read/write policy before unattended runs; use --force only for trusted automation.
Use the MCP gateway instead when the agent needs dynamic tool discovery inside a conversation.

Related Directus CLI Pages

CI Directus CLI for CI. Cron Jobs Directus CLI for cron jobs. Shell Scripts Directus CLI for shell scripts. Headless Automation Directus CLI for headless automation.