How to Use the Kong (AI API Gateway) MCP in Cline

Q: How do I list my active gateway configurations in Cline with Kong (AI API Gateway)?

You can ask Cline to run listservices and listroutes to output your current gateway layout. This gives the agent the context it needs to debug routing issues or register new endpoints.

Q: What is the easiest way to remove an active plugin?

Ask Cline to remove it, and the agent will run deleteplugin using the specific plugin ID. It cleanups the configuration without leaving behind orphaned middleware.

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The `create_service` tool creates backend service definitions in your Kong gateway directly from your VS Code workspace. Cline reads your local codebase, extracts the API endpoints, and registers the upstream configuration without you leaving the editor. After registration, Cline runs `create_route` to instantly map external paths to your service. This automates the setup of your local or staging environments. You get working API endpoints configured directly alongside your application code.

Configure AI Proxies and Rate Limits

The `create_ai_plugin` tool attaches the `ai-proxy` middleware to your services to handle LLM routing and key encapsulation. Cline configures this plugin to secure your model endpoints and manage upstream keys. You don't have to deal with manual plugin setups. When traffic requirements change, Cline uses `update_plugin` to adjust rate limits or swap out underlying LLM providers. This lets you test different model behaviors and performance profiles directly from your chat sidebar. Your gateway configuration stays in sync with your active development.

Manage Consumer Access

The `create_consumer_key` tool generates API key credentials for registered Kong consumers. Cline uses this tool to provision access keys for your testing suites or client applications. It allows you to build and verify secure API connections immediately. To audit who has access, Cline runs `list_consumers` to fetch the complete registry of consumer profiles. This lets the agent verify credential setups and identify orphaned accounts. You maintain tight control over gateway access right from your editor.

Setup guide

Set up Kong (AI API Gateway) MCP in Cline

Prerequisites

VS Code with Cline extension installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Cline MCP settings

Click the Cline icon in the VS Code sidebar to open the Cline panel. Then click the MCP Servers icon (server stack) at the top-right corner of the panel.
2

Add a remote server

Click "Remote Servers" at the top, then click "Add Remote MCP". In the Name field, type kong-ai-api-gateway-mcp. In the URL field, paste your Vinkius endpoint: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp. Get your token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Enable the server

After saving, the server appears in the Cline MCP panel. Toggle the switch to enable it. The status indicator turns green when the connection is live.
4

Start using tools

Return to the Cline chat and ask: "Check my latest Kong (AI API Gateway) refund status." Cline will discover the available tools and request your approval before invoking each one — giving you full control over every action.

Cline MCP Settings

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "kong-ai-api-gateway-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Kong (AI API Gateway) MCP in Cline

Click the MCP icon in the Cline sidebar and add the server using the Marketplace tab or edit your cline_mcp_settings.json file. Cline will immediately discover the tools and let you run gateway commands.

Yes, Cline can execute a sequence of commands starting with create_service and ending with create_ai_plugin to route LLM calls. It sets up the entire gateway path for your models automatically.

You can ask Cline to run list_services and list_routes to output your current gateway layout. This gives the agent the context it needs to debug routing issues or register new endpoints.

Ask Cline to remove it, and the agent will run delete_plugin using the specific plugin ID. It cleanups the configuration without leaving behind orphaned middleware.

Yes, all Kong configuration data and API keys are processed within Vinkius's secure, ephemeral V8 sandbox. No credential or route information is persisted or shared outside the execution context.

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