How to Use the Tyk MCP in Vercel AI SDK

Q: How do I list APIs with Tyk and the Vercel AI SDK?

You call listapis using your MCP client. The result provides a complete list of API definitions you can reference in your streaming UI code.

Q: Can the Vercel AI SDK help me manage my API keys with Tyk?

Yep. You can use createkey to generate new credentials or updatekey if an existing key needs refreshing. This gives your agent client the access it needs.

Q: Is there a way to delete old credentials from Tyk using the Vercel AI SDK?

Absolutely. You can use deletekey or deletepolicy. This is important for credential hygiene, making sure your app doesn't accidentally rely on retired keys.

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List all API definitions with your AI client

The `list_apis` tool shows every API definition configured in Tyk. This lets you give users a full inventory of available services right at the start. It's crucial for any app that needs to show an overview before allowing interaction, helping you map out which data sources your agent can access.

Generate and manage API keys

Use `create_key` when your application needs a new credential. This tool generates a fresh API key (a Session Object) that the user's AI client can use immediately. If you need to modify an existing credential, you can call `update_key`. Otherwise, you manage the whole lifecycle by calling `delete_key`.

Check security policies via MCP Server

The `get_policy` tool retrieves all details for a specific API policy. Before your agent runs a complex query, it's smart to check the existing rules. You can also use this endpoint to view definitions of security policies using `get_policy`, ensuring your streaming UI doesn't hit an access wall because of outdated rules.

Setup guide

Set up Tyk MCP in Vercel AI SDK

Prerequisites

Node.js 18+ and a TypeScript project
ai + @modelcontextprotocol/sdk packages
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Install dependencies

Run npm install ai @modelcontextprotocol/sdk plus your preferred model provider (e.g. @ai-sdk/openai).
2

Create the Streamable HTTP transport

Use StreamableHTTPClientTransport with your Vinkius endpoint URL. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Discover and use tools

Call mcpClient.tools() to auto-discover all Tyk tools. Pass them directly to generateText() or streamText() — no manual schema definitions needed.
4

Works with any model provider

Swap openai("gpt-4o") for any AI SDK provider — Anthropic, Google, Mistral. The MCP tools work identically across all supported models.

index.ts

import { experimental_createMCPClient as createMCPClient } from "ai";
import { StreamableHTTPClientTransport } from "@modelcontextprotocol/sdk/client/streamableHttp";
import { generateText } from "ai";
import { openai } from "@ai-sdk/openai";

const transport = new StreamableHTTPClientTransport(
  new URL("https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp")
);

const mcpClient = await createMCPClient({ transport });
const tools = await mcpClient.tools();

const { text } = await generateText({
  model: openai("gpt-4o"),
  tools,
  prompt: "List recent Tyk transactions",
});

console.log(text);
await mcpClient.close();

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Common questions about Tyk MCP in Vercel AI SDK

You call `list_apis` using your MCP client. The result provides a complete list of API definitions you can reference in your streaming UI code.

Yep. You can use `create_key` to generate new credentials or `update_key` if an existing key needs refreshing. This gives your agent client the access it needs.

The MCP Server handles this by allowing you to get details on policies via `get_policy`. This lets your app confirm that the rules governing the API haven't changed unexpectedly.

Absolutely. You can use `delete_key` or `delete_policy`. This is important for credential hygiene, making sure your app doesn't accidentally rely on retired keys.

This server manages API definitions and credentials. The specific data touched that relates to user security is the `API key` itself, which must be handled securely by your application logic.

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