How to Use the Tyk MCP in Cursor

Q: Can I use Tyk key management in Cursor?

Yes. You can call getkey to retrieve specific API key details, which your agent then uses as live context for your current coding task. This makes testing much easier.

Q: What if I need to update a policy using Tyk with Cursor?

You'll use updatepolicy in the editor. The MCP Server runs the tool, and that updated policy structure is immediately available for you to incorporate into your code logic.

Q: Does this MCP Server support listing API definitions for Tyk?

It does. Calling listapis gives you a working list of all API definitions, letting you build your integration using real-world data from the start.

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Managing Credentials with Cursor

Need to generate a new access key? Call `create_key` to create an API key session object. The live response from this tool lets your code use real credentials, not just stubs. If you need to revoke old keys, running `delete_key` cleans up the credential lifecycle perfectly.

Policy Enforcement via MCP Server

Use `create_policy` when your code needs a new security rule defined in Tyk. The agent calls this tool and injects the resulting policy data directly into the function you're writing. Similarly, if a rule changes, calling `update_policy` gives your codebase the latest structure.

API Definition Discovery for Cursor

Before coding, check what APIs are available using `list_apis`. The MCP Server pulls this list so you know exactly which endpoints to reference in your code. If a definition needs modification—say, adjusting the scope—you can use `create_api_definition` and immediately incorporate that structure.

Setup guide

Set up Tyk MCP in Cursor

Prerequisites

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

1

Open MCP Settings

Go to Cursor Settings → MCP or open the Command Palette (Cmd+Shift+P / Ctrl+Shift+P) and search for "MCP: Add Server".
2

Add the Tyk MCP

Cursor will create or open .cursor/mcp.json in your project root. Paste the JSON snippet on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Enable Agent mode

Open Composer (Cmd+I / Ctrl+I) and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown at the top. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode.
4

Verify the connection

Ask Cursor something like "List my recent Tyk transactions." If the MCP tools are loaded correctly, Cursor will call the Tyk tools automatically. You can also check Settings → MCP for a green status indicator.

.cursor/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Tyk MCP in Cursor

The MCP Server lets your agent call Tyk tools directly within the code editor. It pulls live data—like API key details or policy structures—and inserts them into the actual functions you're writing.

Yes. You can call `get_key` to retrieve specific API key details, which your agent then uses as live context for your current coding task. This makes testing much easier.

You'll use `update_policy` in the editor. The MCP Server runs the tool, and that updated policy structure is immediately available for you to incorporate into your code logic.

It does. Calling `list_apis` gives you a working list of all API definitions, letting you build your integration using real-world data from the start.

The server deals with authentication credentials and policy rules. It manages highly sensitive information like `TYK_GATEWAY_SECRET` tokens, so treat the responses as confidential.

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