Apache APISIX MCP Server for CrewAIGive CrewAI instant access to 50 tools to Delete Consumer, Delete Consumer Group, Delete Global Rule, and more
GDPR Free for SubscribersConnect your CrewAI agents to Apache APISIX through Vinkius, pass the Edge URL in the `mcps` parameter and every Apache APISIX tool is auto-discovered at runtime. No credentials to manage, no infrastructure to maintain.
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The Apache APISIX MCP Server for CrewAI is a standout in the Loved By Devs category — giving your AI agent 50 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.
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Geminifrom crewai import Agent, Task, Crew
agent = Agent(
role="Apache APISIX Specialist",
goal="Help users interact with Apache APISIX effectively",
backstory=(
"You are an expert at leveraging Apache APISIX tools "
"for automation and data analysis."
),
# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
mcps=["https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"],
)
task = Task(
description=(
"Explore all available tools in Apache APISIX "
"and summarize their capabilities."
),
agent=agent,
expected_output=(
"A detailed summary of 50 available tools "
"and what they can do."
),
)
crew = Crew(agents=[agent], tasks=[task])
result = crew.kickoff()
print(result)
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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.
When paired with CrewAI, Apache APISIX becomes a first-class tool in your multi-agent workflows. Each agent in the crew can call Apache APISIX tools autonomously, one agent queries data, another analyzes results, a third compiles reports, all orchestrated through Vinkius with zero configuration overhead.
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 CrewAI 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 CrewAI
When CrewAI 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 CrewAI via MCP
Follow these steps to wire Apache APISIX into CrewAI. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.
Install CrewAI
pip install crewaiReplace the token
[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius token from cloud.vinkius.comCustomize the agent
role, goal, and backstory to fit your use caseRun the crew
python crew.py. CrewAI auto-discovers 50 tools from Apache APISIXWhy Use CrewAI with the Apache APISIX MCP Server
CrewAI Multi-Agent Orchestration Framework provides unique advantages when paired with Apache APISIX through the Model Context Protocol.
Multi-agent collaboration lets you decompose complex workflows into specialized roles, one agent researches, another analyzes, a third generates reports, each with access to MCP tools
CrewAI's native MCP integration requires zero adapter code: pass Vinkius Edge URL directly in the `mcps` parameter and agents auto-discover every available tool at runtime
Built-in task delegation and shared memory mean agents can pass context between steps without manual state management, enabling multi-hop reasoning across tool calls
Sequential and hierarchical crew patterns map naturally to real-world workflows: enumerate subdomains → analyze DNS history → check WHOIS records → compile findings into actionable reports
Apache APISIX + CrewAI Use Cases
Practical scenarios where CrewAI combined with the Apache APISIX MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated multi-step research: a reconnaissance agent queries Apache APISIX for raw data, then a second analyst agent cross-references findings and flags anomalies. all without human handoff
Scheduled intelligence reports: set up a crew that periodically queries Apache APISIX, analyzes trends over time, and generates executive briefings in markdown or PDF format
Multi-source enrichment pipelines: chain Apache APISIX tools with other MCP servers in the same crew, letting agents correlate data across multiple providers in a single workflow
Compliance and audit automation: a compliance agent queries Apache APISIX against predefined policy rules, generates deviation reports, and routes findings to the appropriate team
Example Prompts for Apache APISIX in CrewAI
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your CrewAI 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 CrewAI
Common issues when connecting Apache APISIX to CrewAI through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
MCP tools not discovered
Agent not using tools
Timeout errors
Rate limiting or 429 errors
Apache APISIX + CrewAI FAQ
Common questions about integrating Apache APISIX MCP Server with CrewAI.
How does CrewAI discover and connect to MCP tools?
tools/list method. This means tools are always fresh and reflect the server's current capabilities. No tool schemas need to be hardcoded.Can different agents in the same crew use different MCP servers?
mcps list, so you can assign specific servers to specific roles. For example, a reconnaissance agent might use a domain intelligence server while an analysis agent uses a vulnerability database server.What happens when an MCP tool call fails during a crew run?
Can CrewAI agents call multiple MCP tools in parallel?
process=Process.parallel, each calling different MCP tools concurrently. This is ideal for workflows where separate data sources need to be queried simultaneously.Can I run CrewAI crews on a schedule (cron)?
crew.kickoff() method runs synchronously by default, making it straightforward to integrate into existing pipelines.Explore More MCP Servers
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