Kong (AI API Gateway) MCP Server for Mastra AI 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Mastra AI is a TypeScript-native agent framework built for modern web stacks. Connect Kong (AI API Gateway) through Vinkius and Mastra agents discover all tools automatically. type-safe, streaming-ready, and deployable anywhere Node.js runs.
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import { Agent } from "@mastra/core/agent";
import { createMCPClient } from "@mastra/mcp";
import { openai } from "@ai-sdk/openai";
async function main() {
// Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
const mcpClient = await createMCPClient({
servers: {
"kong-ai-api-gateway": {
url: "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp",
},
},
});
const tools = await mcpClient.getTools();
const agent = new Agent({
name: "Kong (AI API Gateway) Agent",
instructions:
"You help users interact with Kong (AI API Gateway) " +
"using 10 tools.",
model: openai("gpt-4o"),
tools,
});
const result = await agent.generate(
"What can I do with Kong (AI API Gateway)?"
);
console.log(result.text);
}
main();
* Every MCP server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS - a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts optimized for native MCP execution. See our infrastructure
About Kong (AI API Gateway) MCP Server
Connect your Kong API Gateway instance to any AI agent and take full control of your API lifecycle and AI traffic management through natural conversation.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and Kong (AI API Gateway) tool infrastructure. Connect 10 tools through Vinkius and use Mastra's built-in workflow engine to chain tool calls with conditional logic, retries, and parallel execution. deployable to any Node.js host in one command.
What you can do
- Service Orchestration — List backend services and create new upstream definitions defining URLs and protocols directly from your agent
- Route Management — Configure inbound routing rules to map client requests to backend services based on specific paths or hostnames
- AI Plugin Control — Apply and configure the
ai-proxyplugin to enable LLM routing, model providers, and key encapsulation securely - Operational Patching — Update existing plugin configurations in real-time, allowing you to adjust rate limits or swap AI models dynamically
- Consumer CRM — Manage consumer profiles and generate API keys for
key-authplugins to track specific user or tenant usage - Infrastructure Audit — Discover enabled plugins across your gateway and remove unused modules instantly to maintain a clean proxy pipeline
The Kong (AI API Gateway) MCP Server exposes 10 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Mastra AI in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect Kong (AI API Gateway) to Mastra AI via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Kong (AI API Gateway) MCP Server with Mastra AI.
Install dependencies
Run npm install @mastra/core @mastra/mcp @ai-sdk/openai
Replace the token
Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius token
Run the agent
Save to agent.ts and run with npx tsx agent.ts
Explore tools
Mastra discovers 10 tools from Kong (AI API Gateway) via MCP
Why Use Mastra AI with the Kong (AI API Gateway) MCP Server
Mastra AI provides unique advantages when paired with Kong (AI API Gateway) through the Model Context Protocol.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and tool infrastructure. add Kong (AI API Gateway) without touching business code
Built-in workflow engine chains MCP tool calls with conditional logic, retries, and parallel execution for complex automation
TypeScript-native: full type inference for every Kong (AI API Gateway) tool response with IDE autocomplete and compile-time checks
One-command deployment to any Node.js host. Vercel, Railway, Fly.io, or your own infrastructure
Kong (AI API Gateway) + Mastra AI Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Mastra AI combined with the Kong (AI API Gateway) MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated workflows: build multi-step agents that query Kong (AI API Gateway), process results, and trigger downstream actions in a typed pipeline
SaaS integrations: embed Kong (AI API Gateway) as a first-class tool in your product's AI features with Mastra's clean agent API
Background jobs: schedule Mastra agents to query Kong (AI API Gateway) on a cron and store results in your database automatically
Multi-agent systems: create specialist agents that collaborate using Kong (AI API Gateway) tools alongside other MCP servers
Kong (AI API Gateway) MCP Tools for Mastra AI (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Kong (AI API Gateway) to Mastra AI via MCP:
create_ai_plugin
Frequently used for enabling the `ai-proxy` plugin for LLM routing and key encapsulation. Apply a new Plugin (like AI Proxy) to a specific Service
create_consumer_key
Generate an API Key credential for a Kong Consumer
create_route
Create a new Route to expose a Service in Kong
create_service
The payload must define the upstream URL, name, and protocol information. Create a new backend Service in Kong
delete_plugin
Delete and permanently remove a Plugin from the Kong Gateway
list_consumers
List all Consumer profiles registered in Kong
list_plugins
g., Rate Limiting, AI Proxy, Key Auth) currently configured globally or scoped to specific Services/Routes. List all enabled Plugins on the Kong Gateway
list_routes
List all routing rules configured in the Kong API Gateway
list_services
List all Services registered in the Kong API Gateway
update_plugin
Useful for adjusting rate limits dynamically or swapping AI model providers under heavy load. Update the configuration of an existing Kong Plugin
Example Prompts for Kong (AI API Gateway) in Mastra AI
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Mastra AI agent to start working with Kong (AI API Gateway) immediately.
"List all registered services in my Kong Gateway"
"Add the 'ai-proxy' plugin to service ID '123-abc' using OpenAI"
"Who are the registered consumers in our gateway?"
Troubleshooting Kong (AI API Gateway) MCP Server with Mastra AI
Common issues when connecting Kong (AI API Gateway) to Mastra AI through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
createMCPClient not exported
npm install @mastra/mcpKong (AI API Gateway) + Mastra AI FAQ
Common questions about integrating Kong (AI API Gateway) MCP Server with Mastra AI.
How does Mastra AI connect to MCP servers?
MCPClient with the server URL and pass it to your agent. Mastra discovers all tools and makes them available with full TypeScript types.Can Mastra agents use tools from multiple servers?
Does Mastra support workflow orchestration?
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Connect Kong (AI API Gateway) to Mastra AI
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.