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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.
Cursor's Agent mode turns Apache APISIX into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Apache APISIX and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 50 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.
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 Cursor 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 Cursor
When Cursor 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 Cursor via MCP
Follow these steps to wire Apache APISIX into Cursor. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.
Open MCP Settings
Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"Add the server config
mcp.json file that opensSave the file
Start using Apache APISIX
Why Use Cursor with the Apache APISIX MCP Server
Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with Apache APISIX through the Model Context Protocol.
Agent mode turns Cursor into an autonomous coding assistant that can read files, run commands, and call MCP tools without switching context
Cursor's Composer feature can generate entire files using real-time data fetched through MCP. no copy-pasting from external dashboards
MCP tools appear alongside built-in tools like file reading and terminal access, creating a unified agentic environment
VS Code extension compatibility means your existing workflow, keybindings, and extensions all work alongside MCP tools
Apache APISIX + Cursor Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the Apache APISIX MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Code generation with live data: ask Cursor to generate a security report module using live DNS and subdomain data fetched through MCP
Automated documentation: have Cursor query your API's tool schemas and generate TypeScript interfaces or OpenAPI specs automatically
Infrastructure-as-code: Cursor can fetch domain configurations and generate corresponding Terraform or CloudFormation templates
Test scaffolding: ask Cursor to pull real API responses via MCP and generate unit test fixtures from actual data
Example Prompts for Apache APISIX in Cursor
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor 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 Cursor
Common issues when connecting Apache APISIX to Cursor through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Tools not appearing in Cursor
Server shows as disconnected
Apache APISIX + Cursor FAQ
Common questions about integrating Apache APISIX MCP Server with Cursor.
What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?
Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?
mcp.json file. You can configure servers at the project level (.cursor/mcp.json in your project root) or globally (~/.cursor/mcp.json). Project-level configs take precedence.Can Cursor use MCP tools in inline edits?
How do I verify MCP tools are loaded?
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