How to Use the Apache APISIX MCP in Claude

Q: How do I connect Apache APISIX to Claude Desktop?

You add the server details to your claudedesktopconfig.json file. Once you restart the app, the tools appear in the chat interface.

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Connect Apache APISIX MCP to Claude Desktop

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Setup Apache APISIX with Claude Desktop

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Full gateway control in Claude Desktop

Stop jumping between your browser and terminal. You can run `put_route` or `put_upstream` directly from your chat window to update your infrastructure configuration instantly. Your changes apply immediately to the gateway. You see the results of every `list_routes` or `get_service` request as soon as the agent finishes the task.

Real-time health monitoring

Check the status of your nodes without manual polling. Use `get_control_healthcheck` to see if your traffic is hitting healthy endpoints or failing silently. This MCP server gives you raw data from the Control API. You get the actual health state of every upstream resource in your chat output.

Automated plugin management

Need to update a plugin config? Trigger a hot reload using `reload_control_plugins` to push changes without downtime. You can also delete stale configurations with `delete_plugin_config` to keep your environment clean. The agent handles the API calls while you focus on the logic.

Setup guide

Set up Apache APISIX MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The Apache APISIX MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the Apache APISIX MCP configuration

Copy the JSON snippet on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under apache-apisix-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "apache-apisix-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Apache APISIX MCP in Claude Desktop

You add the server details to your claude_desktop_config.json file. Once you restart the app, the tools appear in the chat interface.

Yes, provided your agent has the correct permissions. You are interacting with the live Control API through the MCP server.

The server handles your authentication token securely. No raw credentials are saved in your chat history.

The server only sends the specific API payloads required for your requested operations. It acts as a bridge to your existing gateway setup.

Your API routes and consumer lists remain local to the connection. The server transmits only the data necessary to execute your commands.

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