AI
Overview
Chat with an AI assistant directly inside Directus. Create content, manage your schema, trigger automations, and explore your data through natural conversation.
Directus AI Chat is an embedded conversational assistant that helps you interact with your Directus instance through natural language.
AI Chat is currently in beta. Features and tools may change as we refine the experience based on feedback.
AI Chat requires an API key from a supported provider. Administrators configure API keys for OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, or an OpenAI-compatible endpoint in Settings → AI.
What can AI Chat do?
- Content Management: Create, update, and organize items across your collections
- Schema Operations: Explore your data model, add new fields and collections
- Flow Automation: Create new Flows and trigger them manually
- Data Exploration: Query your data and understand your schema structure
Supported Models
OpenAI
| Model | Model ID | Context Window Size |
|---|---|---|
| GPT-4o Mini | gpt-4o-mini | 128k tokens |
| GPT-4.1 Nano | gpt-4.1-nano | 1M tokens |
| GPT-4.1 Mini | gpt-4.1-mini | 1M tokens |
| GPT-4.1 | gpt-4.1 | 1M tokens |
| GPT-5 Nano | gpt-5-nano | 400k tokens |
| GPT-5 Mini | gpt-5-mini | 400k tokens |
| GPT-5 | gpt-5 | 400k tokens |
| GPT-5.2 | gpt-5.2 | 400k tokens |
| GPT-5.2 Chat | gpt-5.2-chat-latest | 128k tokens |
| GPT-5.2 Pro | gpt-5.2-pro | 400k tokens |
Anthropic
| Model | Model ID | Context Window Size |
|---|---|---|
| Claude Haiku 4.5 | claude-haiku-4-5 | 200k tokens |
| Claude Sonnet 4.5 | claude-sonnet-4-5 | 200k tokens |
| Claude Opus 4.5 | claude-opus-4-5 | 200k tokens |
| Model | Model ID | Context Window Size |
|---|---|---|
| Gemini 2.5 Flash | gemini-2.5-flash | 1M tokens |
| Gemini 2.5 Pro | gemini-2.5-pro | 1M tokens |
| Gemini 3 Flash Preview | gemini-3-flash-preview | 1M tokens |
| Gemini 3 Pro Preview | gemini-3-pro-preview | 1M tokens |
OpenAI-Compatible
Use any OpenAI-compatible API endpoint including self-hosted models (Ollama, LM Studio), Azure OpenAI, Mistral, and more. Configure custom models in Settings → AI.
Have feedback or feature requests? Submit on our roadmap.
Key Features
- Tool Approval: All tools require approval by default. Configure per-tool settings.
- Uses Your Permissions: The AI operates with your existing Directus role and access policies.
- Streaming Responses: Responses stream in real-time. Stop or retry at any time.
Conversations are stored in your browser only. They are not saved to the server or shared between devices. Closing your browser or clearing localStorage will delete your conversation history.
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