directus-task-management/docs/brownfield-architecture/api-design-and-integration.md

API Design and Integration

API Integration Strategy

Approach: Extend existing MCP server pattern with read-focused tools
Authentication: Use existing Directus JWT authentication
Versioning: Maintain backward compatibility with existing tools

New MCP Tools

Project Management APIs

• mcp__directus__read-project-hierarchy - Retrieve project structure
• mcp__directus__read-task-dashboard - Task overview with metrics
• mcp__directus__query-project-analytics - Project metrics

Task Master Integration (Optional)

• mcp__directus__sync-taskmaster-project - Import Task Master data