How to Use the Tyk MCP in Claude Code

Q: How can I script API definitions using Tyk and Claude Code?

You use listapis first to audit the current state. If an endpoint is missing, you pipe the necessary variables into a call to createapidefinition. This makes your deployment scripts reliable.

Q: Can I enforce policy changes using Claude Code and Tyk?

Yes. You use createpolicy or updatepolicy directly in your terminal script. The resulting output lets you confirm that the new security ruleset was applied correctly.

Q: What if I need to get details for a key using Claude Code and Tyk?

You run getkey, passing the required gateway secret. This pulls specific, verifiable data about the credential into your script's output stream.

Q: Does this MCP Server support policy rollback via CLI?

While there isn't a single 'rollback' tool, you can use getpolicy to retrieve the existing definition and then re-apply it using updatepolicy, effectively rolling back changes.

Automate API governance tasks—from policy setup to key rotation—using Claude Code in your terminal.

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Script security policies for CI/CD

Write a new rule set using `create_policy` at the start of a pipeline. To clean up after testing, run `delete_policy`. You can always check current rules with `get_policy`. This makes your scripts idempotent and ensures that security controls are consistently applied in staging environments.

Audit API definitions via CLI

Run `list_apis` to output a full manifest of every defined endpoint. If you spot an outdated service, you can then use `create_api_definition` to update it with the correct parameters. It's perfect for generating compliance reports directly in your terminal.

Automate credential rotation and deletion

To rotate keys, script a call to `update_key`. If you need to revoke access completely, run `delete_key` or `delete_policy`. This makes key management part of your automated cleanup routines. These functions are essential for maintaining high security standards in headless environments.

Setup guide

Set up Tyk MCP in Claude Code

Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed (npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Run the add command

Open your terminal and run the command shown on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. Use --scope user to make it available across all projects.
2

Verify the connection

Start a Claude Code session and type /mcp to list connected servers. You should see tyk-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest Tyk transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available Tyk tools.

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http tyk-mcp https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

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Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open the config file

Create or edit .mcp.json in your project root for project-level scope, or ~/.claude.json for user-level scope.
2

Add the Tyk 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

Restart Claude Code

Start a new Claude Code session. Type /mcp to confirm the server is connected. The tools will be automatically available in your conversation.

.mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tyk-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Tyk MCP in Claude Code

You use `list_apis` first to audit the current state. If an endpoint is missing, you pipe the necessary variables into a call to `create_api_definition`. This makes your deployment scripts reliable.

Yes. You use `create_policy` or `update_policy` directly in your terminal script. The resulting output lets you confirm that the new security ruleset was applied correctly.

You run `get_key`, passing the required gateway secret. This pulls specific, verifiable data about the credential into your script's output stream.

While there isn't a single 'rollback' tool, you can use `get_policy` to retrieve the existing definition and then re-apply it using `update_policy`, effectively rolling back changes.

This server manages API definitions. These definitions dictate the parameters, paths, and required methods for every service endpoint calling your APIs.

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