Tyk MCP Server for WindsurfGive Windsurf instant access to 12 tools to Create Api Definition, Create Key, Create Org Key, and more

Name: Tyk
Price: 29 USD
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Author: Vinkius

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Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect Tyk through Vinkius and Cascade will auto-discover every tool. ask questions, generate code, and act on live data without leaving your editor.

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Classic Setup·json

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

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About Tyk MCP Server

Connect your Tyk instance to any AI agent to streamline your API management and gateway operations through conversation.

Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Tyk tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 12 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.

What you can do

Key Management — Create, retrieve, update, and delete API keys (Session Objects) directly in the Tyk Gateway.
Security Policies — Define and manage security policies to control access rights and rate limits across your API ecosystem.
API Definitions — List all active API definitions from your Dashboard and create new ones using the Tyk Classic format.
Gateway Control — Trigger hot reloads to force the Gateway to refresh its configuration and apply changes instantly.
Granular Inspection — Fetch detailed metadata for specific keys and policies to audit access and performance metrics.

The Tyk MCP Server exposes 12 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Windsurf in under two minutes — credentials fully managed, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

All 12 Tyk tools available for Windsurf

When Windsurf connects to Tyk through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning api-gateway, api-management, security-policies, 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.

create

Create api definition on Tyk

Requires TYK_DASHBOARD_TOKEN. Create a new API definition

create

Create key on Tyk

Requires TYK_GATEWAY_SECRET. Create a new API key (Session Object)

create

Create org key on Tyk

Requires TYK_ADMIN_SECRET. Create an organization key

create

Create policy on Tyk

Requires TYK_GATEWAY_SECRET. Create a new security policy

delete

Delete key on Tyk

Requires TYK_GATEWAY_SECRET. Delete an API key

delete

Delete policy on Tyk

Requires TYK_GATEWAY_SECRET. Delete a policy

get

Get key on Tyk

Requires TYK_GATEWAY_SECRET. Get details for a specific API key

get

Get policy on Tyk

Requires TYK_GATEWAY_SECRET. Get details of a single policy

hot

Hot reload on Tyk

Requires TYK_GATEWAY_SECRET. Force Gateway hot reload

list

List apis on Tyk

Requires TYK_DASHBOARD_TOKEN. List all API definitions

update

Update key on Tyk

Requires TYK_GATEWAY_SECRET. Update an existing API key

update

Update policy on Tyk

Requires TYK_GATEWAY_SECRET. Update an existing policy

Connect Tyk to Windsurf via MCP

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

Open MCP Settings

Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"

Add the server

Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json

Save and reload

Windsurf will detect the new server automatically

Start using Tyk

Open Cascade and ask: "Using Tyk, help me...". 12 tools available

Why Use Windsurf with the Tyk MCP Server

Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Tyk through the Model Context Protocol.

Windsurf's Cascade agent autonomously chains multiple tool calls in sequence, solving complex multi-step tasks without manual intervention

Purpose-built for agentic workflows. Cascade understands context across your entire codebase and integrates MCP tools natively

JSON-based configuration means zero code changes: paste a URL, reload, and all 12 tools are immediately available

Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts

Tyk + Windsurf Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Tyk MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Tyk and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses

Live debugging: query Tyk tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor

Documentation generation: pull schema information from Tyk and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically

Rapid prototyping: combine Tyk data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes

Example Prompts for Tyk in Windsurf

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with Tyk immediately.

"List all my API definitions sorted by name."

"Get the details for the security policy with ID 'pol-98765'."

"Force a hot reload on the Tyk Gateway."

Troubleshooting Tyk MCP Server with Windsurf

Common issues when connecting Tyk to Windsurf through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Server not connecting

Check Settings → MCP for the server status. Try toggling it off and on.

Tyk + Windsurf FAQ

Common questions about integrating Tyk MCP Server with Windsurf.

How does Windsurf discover MCP tools?

Windsurf reads the mcp_config.json file on startup and connects to each configured server via Streamable HTTP. Tools are listed in the MCP panel and available to Cascade automatically.

Can Cascade chain multiple MCP tool calls?

Yes. Cascade is an agentic system. it can plan and execute multi-step workflows, calling several tools in sequence to accomplish complex tasks without manual prompting between steps.

Does Windsurf support multiple MCP servers?

Yes. Add as many servers as needed in mcp_config.json. Each server's tools appear in the MCP panel and Cascade can use tools from different servers in a single flow.