# Unkey API Management MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect

> Unkey API Management lets you manage your entire API key infrastructure through an AI agent. You can create, revoke, and verify keys, while also pulling usage analytics and auditing configurations. It turns complex key management into a simple conversation.

## Overview
- **Category:** developer-tools
- **Price:** Free
- **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_yjns51tu1Zuz7DUjeNeGeF2BKD96k4G9BaUoTlA0/ai-agent-connect
- **Tags:** api-keys, authentication, rate-limiting, usage-tracking, developer-experience, metadata

## Description

Unkey API Management connects your AI agent to the Unkey platform to handle your API keys at scale. Usually, managing developer access means jumping between different dashboard tabs, searching for specific IDs, and manually checking if a key is still active or how many credits it has left. It's a lot of friction for a task that should be simple. With this Connector, you just tell your AI client what you need to happen. You can ask it to find a specific key, tell it to revoke access for a user who just left the team, or have it summarize the usage stats for a specific endpoint. It acts as a direct bridge to your account, letting you handle the lifecycle of your keys without leaving your chat window. Because Vinkius handles the connection, you get a unified way to manage this infrastructure alongside your other tools. Instead of manual data entry and constant context switching, you get a conversational interface that handles the heavy lifting of key issuance and verification. It's about moving from clicking through menus to just getting the job done.

## Tools

### revoke_api_key
Permanently delete an API key. Use this to instantly kill access for compromised or inactive keys.

### create_api_key
Generate a brand new API key. This lets you quickly provision access for new users or projects.

### verify_api_key
Check if a specific key is valid. This is perfect for quickly confirming a user's access status.

### update_api_key
Change the properties of an existing key. Use this to modify permissions or metadata without creating a new one.

### get_api_details
View the full configuration of a specific API. Use it to see your limits and settings at a glance.

### get_verification_analytics
Pull usage data for your keys. This helps you see how much your developers are actually using your services.

### list_apis
See every API in your Unkey project. Use this to get a high-level view of your entire infrastructure.

### list_api_keys
List all keys belonging to a specific API. It makes it easy to see which users have access to a specific service.

## Prompt Examples

**Prompt:** 
```
Can you show me the usage stats for my 'Public Storefront' API?
```

**Response:** 
```
### Usage Analytics for Public Storefront

| Key ID | Total Requests | Success Rate | Remaining Credits |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| `sk_live_9921` | 14,200 | 99.8% | 4,500 |
| `sk_live_8832` | 8,100 | 98.5% | 1,200 |
| `sk_test_4412` | 150 | 100% | 5,000 |

**Summary:** The `sk_live_9921` key is your most active user. Would you like me to check the specific metadata for that key?
```

**Prompt:** 
```
I need to revoke the key for 'user_789' because they left the company.
```

**Response:** 
```
I've successfully revoked the API key associated with **user_789**. 

*   **Action:** Key Permanently Deleted
*   **Status:** Access Denied

Do you need me to notify any other systems or check for other keys belonging to this user?
```

**Prompt:** 
```
Is the key 'user_sk_abc123' still valid? If so, how many credits does it have?
```

**Response:** 
```
### Key Verification

*   **Status:** ✅ VALID
*   **Owner:** user_442
*   **Remaining Credits:** 3,250
*   **Associated API:** Admin Dashboard

This key is active and has plenty of credits remaining. Let me know if you need any other details.
```

## Capabilities

### Create new user keys
Generate keys with custom prefixes and metadata instantly.

### Verify key status
Check if a key is active and see its current credit balance.

### Revoke access
Permanently delete keys to secure your infrastructure immediately.

### Audit API configurations
View the settings and details for all your defined APIs.

### Pull usage analytics
Get a breakdown of how developers are using your keys.

### Update key details
Modify existing keys to change their status or properties.

## Use Cases

### Emergency Revocation
A security breach occurs and you need to kill all keys for a specific service instantly. Use revoke_api_key to handle this in one command.

### Onboarding New Users
A new client signs up and needs an API key with a specific prefix and metadata. Use create_api_key to provision it immediately.

### Usage Auditing
A product manager wants to know which users are hitting the rate limits on the 'Public Storefront' API. Use get_verification_analytics to find out.

### Support Troubleshooting
A developer claims their key isn't working. Use verify_api_key to check its status and credit balance during the support call.

## Benefits

- Faster key issuance: Use create_api_key to give users access in seconds without manually navigating your dashboard.
- Instant security responses: Use revoke_api_key to kill compromised keys immediately when an incident occurs.
- Real-time usage visibility: Pull stats with get_verification_analytics to monitor your developers' activity.
- Simplified auditing: Use list_apis and get_api_details to keep your infrastructure organized and compliant.
- Easier support workflows: Use verify_api_key to quickly confirm developer status during live support chats.

## How It Works

The bottom line is you get a conversational command center for your API security and usage data.

1. Connect your Unkey Root Key from your dashboard settings.
2. Ask your AI client to list your APIs or keys.
3. Receive real-time data or perform actions like revoking a key.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**How does the Unkey API Management MCP help with security?**
It lets you instantly revoke compromised keys or audit your current API configurations through a chat interface, making it much faster to respond to security incidents.

**Can I use the Unkey API Management MCP to see how many credits are left?**
Yes, you can ask your agent to verify a specific key, and it will return the current remaining credit balance and the status of that key.

**How do I revoke a key using the Unkey API Management MCP?**
Just tell your AI agent to revoke or delete a specific key. It will identify the correct key and perform the revocation for you immediately.

**Can the Unkey API Management MCP help me with developer onboarding?**
It simplifies onboarding by allowing you to create new API keys with specific prefixes and metadata directly through your AI client.

**Does the Unkey API Management MCP show me usage analytics?**
Yes, it can pull detailed verification stats and usage data so you can monitor how your developers are interacting with your services.

**Is it possible to check if a specific API key is valid with this Connector?**
Absolutely. You can provide any key to your agent, and it will check if it is valid, who owns it, and what its current limits are.

**Where do I find my Unkey Root Key?**
Log in to your [**Unkey Dashboard**](https://app.unkey.com/), go to settings, and navigate to the 'Root Keys' section to generate a new key for this integration.

**Is it safe to verify keys through this agent?**
Yes. All communication is encrypted and your Root Key is stored securely. When verifying a user key, the agent transmits it directly to Unkey's verification endpoint to check validity.