Apache APISIX MCP Server for Claude CodeGive Claude Code instant access to 50 tools to Delete Consumer, Delete Consumer Group, Delete Global Rule, and more
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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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.
Delete consumer on Apache APISIX
Delete an APISIX Consumer
Delete consumer group on Apache APISIX
Delete an APISIX Consumer Group
Delete global rule on Apache APISIX
Delete an APISIX Global Rule
Delete plugin config on Apache APISIX
Delete an APISIX Plugin Config
Delete proto on Apache APISIX
Delete an APISIX Proto
Delete route on Apache APISIX
Delete an APISIX Route
Delete service on Apache APISIX
Delete an APISIX Service
Delete ssl on Apache APISIX
Delete an APISIX SSL certificate
Delete stream route on Apache APISIX
Delete an APISIX Stream Route
Delete upstream on Apache APISIX
Delete an APISIX Upstream
Dump control discovery on Apache APISIX
Memory dump of discovered service endpoints
Dump control plugin metadatas on Apache APISIX
Dump all plugin metadata from the Control API
Dump control routes on Apache APISIX
Dump all configured Routes from the Control API
Dump control services on Apache APISIX
Dump all configured Services from the Control API
Dump control upstreams on Apache APISIX
Dump all configured Upstreams from the Control API
Get consumer on Apache APISIX
Get a specific APISIX Consumer by username
Get consumer group on Apache APISIX
Get a specific APISIX Consumer Group by ID
Get control healthcheck on Apache APISIX
Get health status of all upstream nodes
Get control resource healthcheck on Apache APISIX
Get health status for a specific resource
Get control schema on Apache APISIX
Get JSON schemas for all resources and enabled plugins
Get global rule on Apache APISIX
Get a specific APISIX Global Rule by ID
Get plugin config on Apache APISIX
Get a specific APISIX Plugin Config by ID
Get proto on Apache APISIX
Get a specific APISIX Proto by ID
Get route on Apache APISIX
Get a specific APISIX Route by ID
Get service on Apache APISIX
Get a specific APISIX Service by ID
Get ssl on Apache APISIX
Get a specific APISIX SSL certificate by ID
Get stream route on Apache APISIX
Get a specific APISIX Stream Route by ID
Get upstream on Apache APISIX
Get a specific APISIX Upstream by ID
List consumer groups on Apache APISIX
List APISIX Consumer Groups
List consumers on Apache APISIX
List APISIX Consumers
List global rules on Apache APISIX
List APISIX Global Rules
List plugin configs on Apache APISIX
List APISIX Plugin Configs
List protos on Apache APISIX
List APISIX Protos (Protocol Buffers)
List routes on Apache APISIX
List APISIX Routes
List services on Apache APISIX
List APISIX Services
List ssls on Apache APISIX
List APISIX SSL certificates
List stream routes on Apache APISIX
List APISIX Stream Routes (L4 routing)
List upstreams on Apache APISIX
List APISIX Upstreams
Put consumer on Apache APISIX
Create or update an APISIX Consumer
Put consumer group on Apache APISIX
Create or update an APISIX Consumer Group
Put global rule on Apache APISIX
Create or update an APISIX Global Rule
Put plugin config on Apache APISIX
Create or update an APISIX Plugin Config
Put proto on Apache APISIX
Create or update an APISIX Proto
Put route on Apache APISIX
Create or update an APISIX Route
Put service on Apache APISIX
Create or update an APISIX Service
Put ssl on Apache APISIX
Create or update an APISIX SSL certificate
Put stream route on Apache APISIX
Create or update an APISIX Stream Route
Put upstream on Apache APISIX
Create or update an APISIX Upstream
Reload control plugins on Apache APISIX
Trigger a hot reload of plugins
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.
Install Claude Code
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installedAdd the MCP Server
Verify the connection
claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a sessionStart using Apache APISIX
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.
Single-command setup: `claude mcp add` registers the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart
Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks
Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using Apache APISIX tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts
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.
CI/CD integration: embed Apache APISIX tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Apache APISIX nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe Apache APISIX outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
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.
"List all active routes in my APISIX gateway."
"Show me the configuration for upstream ID 'backend-cluster'."
"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.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
Apache APISIX + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating Apache APISIX MCP Server with Claude Code.
How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?
claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?
How do I list all connected MCP servers?
claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.Explore More MCP Servers
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