Kong Gateway MCP Server for CursorGive Cursor instant access to 40 tools to Create Certificate, Create Consumer, Create Plugin, and more

Name: Kong Gateway
Price: 29 USD
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Author: Vinkius

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Cursor is an AI-first code editor built on VS Code that integrates LLM-powered coding assistance directly into the development workflow. Its Agent mode enables autonomous multi-step coding tasks, and MCP support lets agents access external data sources and APIs during code generation.

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Classic Setup·json

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

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About Kong Gateway MCP Server

Connect your Kong Gateway Admin API to any AI agent and take full control of your API management lifecycle through natural conversation.

Cursor's Agent mode turns Kong Gateway into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Kong Gateway and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 40 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.

What you can do

Services & Routes — List, create, and update upstream services and their associated routing rules to manage traffic flow.
Consumer Management — Query and manage API consumers, allowing you to track users and applications interacting with your gateway.
Plugin Configuration — Inspect and manage plugins for authentication, rate limiting, and logging across your services and routes.
Upstreams & Targets — Configure load balancing by managing upstreams and their health-checked targets.
SSL/TLS Management — List and update certificates and SNIs to ensure secure communication across your endpoints.
System Health — Retrieve real-time status and information about your Kong instance to monitor performance.

The Kong Gateway MCP Server exposes 40 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 40 Kong Gateway tools available for Cursor

When Cursor connects to Kong Gateway through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning api-gateway, microservices, traffic-management, 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.

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Create certificate on Kong Gateway

Create a new Kong Certificate

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Create consumer on Kong Gateway

Create a new Kong Consumer

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Create plugin on Kong Gateway

Create a new Kong Plugin

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Create route on Kong Gateway

Create a new Kong Route

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Create service on Kong Gateway

Create a new Kong Service

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Create sni on Kong Gateway

Create a new Kong SNI

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Create target on Kong Gateway

Create a new Target for an Upstream

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Create upstream on Kong Gateway

Create a new Kong Upstream

delete

Delete certificate on Kong Gateway

Delete a Kong Certificate

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Delete consumer on Kong Gateway

Delete a Kong Consumer

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Delete plugin on Kong Gateway

Delete a Kong Plugin

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Delete route on Kong Gateway

Delete a Kong Route

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Delete service on Kong Gateway

Delete a Kong Service

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Delete sni on Kong Gateway

Delete a Kong SNI

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Delete target on Kong Gateway

Delete a Target from an Upstream

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Delete upstream on Kong Gateway

Delete a Kong Upstream

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Get certificate on Kong Gateway

Get details for a specific Kong Certificate

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Get consumer on Kong Gateway

Get details for a specific Kong Consumer

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Get info on Kong Gateway

Retrieve general information about the Kong node

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Get plugin on Kong Gateway

Get details for a specific Kong Plugin

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Get route on Kong Gateway

Get details for a specific Kong Route

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Get service on Kong Gateway

Get details for a specific Kong Service

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Get sni on Kong Gateway

Get details for a specific Kong SNI

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Get status on Kong Gateway

Retrieve the status of the Kong node

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Get upstream on Kong Gateway

Get details for a specific Kong Upstream

list

List certificates on Kong Gateway

List all Kong Certificates

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List consumers on Kong Gateway

List all Kong Consumers

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List plugins on Kong Gateway

List all Kong Plugins

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List routes on Kong Gateway

List all Kong Routes

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List services on Kong Gateway

List all Kong Services

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List snis on Kong Gateway

List all Kong SNIs

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List targets on Kong Gateway

List all Targets for an Upstream

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List upstreams on Kong Gateway

List all Kong Upstreams

update

Update certificate on Kong Gateway

Update an existing Kong Certificate

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Update consumer on Kong Gateway

Update an existing Kong Consumer

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Update plugin on Kong Gateway

Update an existing Kong Plugin

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Update route on Kong Gateway

Update an existing Kong Route

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Update service on Kong Gateway

Update an existing Kong Service

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Update sni on Kong Gateway

Update an existing Kong SNI

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Update upstream on Kong Gateway

Update an existing Kong Upstream

Connect Kong Gateway to Cursor via MCP

Follow these steps to wire Kong Gateway into Cursor. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.

Open MCP Settings

Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens

Save the file

Cursor will automatically detect the new MCP server

Start using Kong Gateway

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Kong Gateway, help me...". 40 tools available

Why Use Cursor with the Kong Gateway MCP Server

Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with Kong Gateway 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

Kong Gateway + Cursor Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the Kong Gateway 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 Kong Gateway in Cursor

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor agent to start working with Kong Gateway immediately.

"List all services currently configured in Kong."

"Create a new service named 'auth-api' pointing to 'http://auth.internal'."

"What is the current status of my Kong Gateway node?"

Troubleshooting Kong Gateway MCP Server with Cursor

Common issues when connecting Kong Gateway to Cursor through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Tools not appearing in Cursor

Ensure you are in Agent mode (not Ask mode). MCP tools only work in Agent mode.

Server shows as disconnected

Check Settings → Features → MCP and verify the server status. Try clicking the refresh button.

Kong Gateway + Cursor FAQ

Common questions about integrating Kong Gateway MCP Server with Cursor.

What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?

Agent mode is Cursor's autonomous execution mode where the AI can perform multi-step tasks: reading files, editing code, running terminal commands, and calling MCP tools. Without Agent mode, Cursor operates in a simpler ask-and-answer mode that doesn't support tool calling. Always ensure you're in Agent mode when working with MCP servers.

Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?

Cursor looks for MCP server configurations in a 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?

No. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode through the chat panel. Inline completions and Tab suggestions do not trigger MCP tool calls. This is by design. tool calls require user visibility and approval.

How do I verify MCP tools are loaded?

Open Settings → Features → MCP and look for your server name. A green indicator means the server is connected. You can also check Agent mode's available tools by clicking the tools dropdown in the chat panel.