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Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Apache APISIX as an MCP server in one command and Claude Code will discover every tool at runtime. ideal for automation pipelines, CI/CD integration, and headless workflows via Vinkius.

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claude mcp add apache-apisix --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About Apache APISIX MCP Server

Connect your Apache APISIX instance to any AI agent to orchestrate high-performance traffic management through natural language.

Claude Code registers Apache APISIX as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 50 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Apache APISIX data drives decisions without human intervention.

What you can do

  • Route Orchestration — List, inspect, create, or delete routes to match client requests and forward them to target upstreams.
  • Service Abstraction — Manage service entities that group common plugins and upstream configurations for easier API maintenance.
  • Upstream Management — Configure virtual host abstractions for load balancing, including node management and health checks.
  • Consumer Control — List and manage API consumers to handle authentication and per-user rate limiting.
  • Configuration as Conversation — Update complex JSON configurations for any gateway resource without manually using CURL or the Dashboard.

The Apache APISIX MCP Server exposes 50 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Code in under two minutes — credentials fully managed, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

All 50 Apache APISIX tools available for Claude Code

When Claude Code connects to Apache APISIX through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning api-gateway, traffic-management, cloud-native, and more. Every call runs in a secure, isolated environment with full audit visibility. Beyond a simple connection, you get real-time monitoring of agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.

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Delete consumer on Apache APISIX

Delete an APISIX Consumer

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Delete consumer group on Apache APISIX

Delete an APISIX Consumer Group

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Delete global rule on Apache APISIX

Delete an APISIX Global Rule

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Delete plugin config on Apache APISIX

Delete an APISIX Plugin Config

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Delete proto on Apache APISIX

Delete an APISIX Proto

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Delete route on Apache APISIX

Delete an APISIX Route

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Delete service on Apache APISIX

Delete an APISIX Service

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Delete ssl on Apache APISIX

Delete an APISIX SSL certificate

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Delete stream route on Apache APISIX

Delete an APISIX Stream Route

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Delete upstream on Apache APISIX

Delete an APISIX Upstream

dump

Dump control discovery on Apache APISIX

Memory dump of discovered service endpoints

dump

Dump control plugin metadatas on Apache APISIX

Dump all plugin metadata from the Control API

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Dump control routes on Apache APISIX

Dump all configured Routes from the Control API

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Dump control services on Apache APISIX

Dump all configured Services from the Control API

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Dump control upstreams on Apache APISIX

Dump all configured Upstreams from the Control API

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Get consumer on Apache APISIX

Get a specific APISIX Consumer by username

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Get consumer group on Apache APISIX

Get a specific APISIX Consumer Group by ID

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Get control healthcheck on Apache APISIX

Get health status of all upstream nodes

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Get control resource healthcheck on Apache APISIX

Get health status for a specific resource

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Get control schema on Apache APISIX

Get JSON schemas for all resources and enabled plugins

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Get global rule on Apache APISIX

Get a specific APISIX Global Rule by ID

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Get plugin config on Apache APISIX

Get a specific APISIX Plugin Config by ID

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Get proto on Apache APISIX

Get a specific APISIX Proto by ID

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Get route on Apache APISIX

Get a specific APISIX Route by ID

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Get service on Apache APISIX

Get a specific APISIX Service by ID

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Get ssl on Apache APISIX

Get a specific APISIX SSL certificate by ID

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Get stream route on Apache APISIX

Get a specific APISIX Stream Route by ID

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Get upstream on Apache APISIX

Get a specific APISIX Upstream by ID

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List consumer groups on Apache APISIX

List APISIX Consumer Groups

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List consumers on Apache APISIX

List APISIX Consumers

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List global rules on Apache APISIX

List APISIX Global Rules

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List plugin configs on Apache APISIX

List APISIX Plugin Configs

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List protos on Apache APISIX

List APISIX Protos (Protocol Buffers)

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List routes on Apache APISIX

List APISIX Routes

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List services on Apache APISIX

List APISIX Services

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List ssls on Apache APISIX

List APISIX SSL certificates

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List stream routes on Apache APISIX

List APISIX Stream Routes (L4 routing)

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List upstreams on Apache APISIX

List APISIX Upstreams

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Put consumer on Apache APISIX

Create or update an APISIX Consumer

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Put consumer group on Apache APISIX

Create or update an APISIX Consumer Group

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Put global rule on Apache APISIX

Create or update an APISIX Global Rule

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Put plugin config on Apache APISIX

Create or update an APISIX Plugin Config

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Put proto on Apache APISIX

Create or update an APISIX Proto

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Put route on Apache APISIX

Create or update an APISIX Route

put

Put service on Apache APISIX

Create or update an APISIX Service

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Put ssl on Apache APISIX

Create or update an APISIX SSL certificate

put

Put stream route on Apache APISIX

Create or update an APISIX Stream Route

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Put upstream on Apache APISIX

Create or update an APISIX Upstream

reload

Reload control plugins on Apache APISIX

Trigger a hot reload of plugins

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Trigger control gc on Apache APISIX

Trigger full garbage collection in the HTTP Lua VM

Connect Apache APISIX to Claude Code via MCP

Follow these steps to wire Apache APISIX into Claude Code. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.

01

Install Claude Code

Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
02

Add the MCP Server

Run the command above in your terminal
03

Verify the connection

Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
04

Start using Apache APISIX

Ask Claude: "Using Apache APISIX, show me...". 50 tools are ready

Why Use Claude Code with the Apache APISIX MCP Server

Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Apache APISIX through the Model Context Protocol.

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Single-command setup: `claude mcp add` registers the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart

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Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks

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Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using Apache APISIX tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts

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Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features

Apache APISIX + Claude Code Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Apache APISIX MCP Server delivers measurable value.

01

CI/CD integration: embed Apache APISIX tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping

02

Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Apache APISIX nightly and generate reports without human intervention

03

Shell scripting: pipe Apache APISIX outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation

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Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Apache APISIX status endpoints and alert on anomalies

Example Prompts for Apache APISIX in Claude Code

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Apache APISIX immediately.

01

"List all active routes in my APISIX gateway."

02

"Show me the configuration for upstream ID 'backend-cluster'."

03

"List all consumers to check who has access to the API."

Troubleshooting Apache APISIX MCP Server with Claude Code

Common issues when connecting Apache APISIX to Claude Code through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

01

Command not found: claude

Ensure Claude Code is installed globally: npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code
02

Connection timeout

Check your internet connection and verify the Edge URL is reachable

Apache APISIX + Claude Code FAQ

Common questions about integrating Apache APISIX MCP Server with Claude Code.

01

How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?

Run claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.
02

Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?

Yes. Claude Code supports non-interactive execution, making it ideal for scripts, cron jobs, and CI/CD pipelines that need MCP tool access.
03

How do I list all connected MCP servers?

Run claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.

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