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

Q: Can Cascade use Kong (AI API Gateway) to set up LLM routing in Windsurf?

Yes, Cascade uses createservice and createaiplugin in a single autonomous chain to set up your LLM endpoints. It configures the proxy and routes traffic to your chosen model provider.

Q: How do I manage API keys for Kong (AI API Gateway) inside Windsurf?

You can have Cascade run createconsumerkey to generate credentials for your gateway consumers. This lets you provision API access keys directly within your development session.

Q: What happens if I need to remove a plugin configuration?

The agent uses deleteplugin to permanently strip out any active middleware from your routes or services. It checks the active list first to find the correct plugin ID before deletion.

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Chain Service and Route Creation

The `create_service` tool registers your backend upstream APIs directly into your gateway configuration. Let Cascade detect your backend changes, spin up the upstream target, and immediately pair it with a path mapping. You don't have to write YAML or run curl commands manually anymore. Once the service is active, Cascade uses `create_route` to expose that upstream to the public internet. It links the route to your newly created service in a single run. You set the end goal, and the agent hooks up the entire network path.

Deploy AI Plugins in Windsurf

The `create_ai_plugin` tool applies the `ai-proxy` configuration directly to your active Kong services. Cascade handles the heavy lifting of routing your LLM traffic and wrapping your provider keys securely. You just tell the agent which LLM model you want to target. If your traffic spikes or you need to switch model providers, Cascade calls `update_plugin` to modify the gateway behavior instantly. This keeps your application running without manual config redeployments. You get immediate control over your model endpoints directly from the IDE.

Audit Gateway Configurations

The `list_services` tool fetches all currently registered backend configurations from your Kong instance. Cascade scans this list to map out your infrastructure state before making any changes. This prevents duplicate service registrations and keeps your gateway clean. To verify that your routing rules and active middleware match your production expectations, Cascade executes `list_routes` and `list_plugins`. This lets your agent verify that rate limits or authentication headers are properly applied across all endpoints. It gives you a clear snapshot of your gateway status.

Setup guide

Set up Kong (AI API Gateway) MCP in Windsurf

Prerequisites

Windsurf IDE installed (macOS, Windows, or Linux)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open MCP configuration

Click the Cascade assistant icon in the sidebar, then click the hammer icon (🔨) at the top of the panel. Select "Configure" to open ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
2

Add the Kong (AI API Gateway) MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Refresh MCPs

Go back to the hammer icon (🔨) in Cascade and click "Refresh". Windsurf will detect the new server. No full restart is needed — the connection is hot-reloaded.
4

Verify in Cascade

Start a new Cascade conversation and ask something like "Show my Kong (AI API Gateway) payment history." If connected, Cascade will call the Kong (AI API Gateway) tools directly. You will see a green dot next to the server name in the MCP panel.

mcp_config.json

{
  "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 Windsurf

Open your Windsurf settings and add the server configuration under the mcpServers key in your mcp_config.json file. Once saved, Cascade auto-discovers the tools and lets you manage your API gateway config dynamically.

Yes, Cascade uses create_service and create_ai_plugin in a single autonomous chain to set up your LLM endpoints. It configures the proxy and routes traffic to your chosen model provider.

You can have Cascade run create_consumer_key to generate credentials for your gateway consumers. This lets you provision API access keys directly within your development session.

The agent uses delete_plugin to permanently strip out any active middleware from your routes or services. It checks the active list first to find the correct plugin ID before deletion.

This server only processes Kong configuration data, consumer credentials, and route mappings inside an ephemeral V8 sandbox. Your API keys and gateway tokens are handled securely and are never stored or logged on external servers.

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