How to Use the Apache APISIX MCP in LlamaIndex

Q: How do I index Apache APISIX routes in LlamaIndex?

You pass the output of listroutes directly into your ingestion pipeline. LlamaIndex then vectorizes the route definitions for semantic searching.

Q: Is it easy to search Apache APISIX health data with LlamaIndex?

It is. You call getcontrolhealthcheck and index the output, allowing your agent to answer questions about which upstream nodes are currently failing.

Q: Does the server support filtering tools?

Yes, you can use the allowedtools filter during setup to restrict which gateway operations your agent can access.

Ground your LlamaIndex knowledge base in live infrastructure data by indexing your Apache APISIX gateway configuration.

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Index gateway state in LlamaIndex

Turn your gateway configuration into a searchable knowledge base. By running `list_services` or `list_upstreams`, you feed live infrastructure snapshots into your vector store for semantic querying. This approach lets you ask questions like which services depend on specific plugins. Your index becomes a living map of your gateway setup that evolves as you update resources.

Context-aware infrastructure queries

Use RAG to retrieve specific configuration details without hunting through raw JSON files. When you need to know the state of a specific SSL certificate, the agent calls `get_ssl` and indexes the returned metadata. Stop guessing about your current environment setup. Your LlamaIndex agents provide answers based on the actual state returned by the APISIX Admin API, preventing hallucinations about your production routes.

Automated gateway documentation

Keep your technical documentation synced with your actual deployment. An agent can call `list_protos` or `list_plugin_configs` to generate updated summaries of your API definitions. These summaries can be indexed and queried alongside your internal documentation. It ensures your team always has the most current information about your gateway resources at their fingertips.

Setup guide

Set up Apache APISIX MCP in LlamaIndex

Prerequisites

Python 3.10+ installed
llama-index-tools-mcp package
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Install dependencies
Run pip install llama-index-tools-mcp llama-index-llms-openai. The MCP tools package provides BasicMCPClient and McpToolSpec.
2

Connect with BasicMCPClient
Point BasicMCPClient to your Vinkius endpoint URL. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. Supports SSE and Streamable HTTP transports.
3

Convert to LlamaIndex tools
Call mcp_tool_spec.to_tool_list_async() to convert all Apache APISIX MCP tools into native FunctionTool objects that any LlamaIndex agent can use.
4

Run with any LLM
Create a FunctionAgent with the tools and your preferred LLM. Swap OpenAI for Anthropic, Gemini, or any LlamaIndex-supported provider.

agent.py

from llama_index.tools.mcp import BasicMCPClient, McpToolSpec
from llama_index.core.agent.workflow import FunctionAgent
from llama_index.llms.openai import OpenAI

# Connect to the MCP
mcp_client = BasicMCPClient(
    "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
)
mcp_tool_spec = McpToolSpec(client=mcp_client)

# Convert MCP tools to LlamaIndex tools
tools = await mcp_tool_spec.to_tool_list_async()

# Create and run the agent
agent = FunctionAgent(
    tools=tools,
    llm=OpenAI(model="gpt-4o"),
    system_prompt="You have access to Apache APISIX tools.",
)
response = await agent.run("List recent Apache APISIX data")

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Common questions about Apache APISIX MCP in LlamaIndex

You pass the output of `list_routes` directly into your ingestion pipeline. LlamaIndex then vectorizes the route definitions for semantic searching.

Yes. While primarily used for retrieval, you can include tools like `put_route` in your agent's list to allow configuration updates based on indexed insights.

It is. You call `get_control_healthcheck` and index the output, allowing your agent to answer questions about which upstream nodes are currently failing.

Yes, you can use the allowed_tools filter during setup to restrict which gateway operations your agent can access.

Your infrastructure data is processed locally during the indexing phase. Vinkius ensures your gateway credentials never leave your secure environment during the RAG process.

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