Bring Api Gateway
to Vercel AI SDK
Create your Vinkius account to connect Kong (AI API Gateway) to Vercel AI SDK and start using all 10 AI tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code. No hosting, no server setup — just connect and start using.
Compatible with every major AI agent and IDE
What is the Kong (AI API Gateway) MCP Server?
Connect your Kong API Gateway instance to any AI agent and take full control of your API lifecycle and AI traffic management through natural conversation.
What you can do
- Service Orchestration — List backend services and create new upstream definitions defining URLs and protocols directly from your agent
- Route Management — Configure inbound routing rules to map client requests to backend services based on specific paths or hostnames
- AI Plugin Control — Apply and configure the
ai-proxyplugin to enable LLM routing, model providers, and key encapsulation securely - Operational Patching — Update existing plugin configurations in real-time, allowing you to adjust rate limits or swap AI models dynamically
- Consumer CRM — Manage consumer profiles and generate API keys for
key-authplugins to track specific user or tenant usage - Infrastructure Audit — Discover enabled plugins across your gateway and remove unused modules instantly to maintain a clean proxy pipeline
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your Kong Admin URL and Admin Token
- Start managing your API connectivity from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Who is this for?
- Platform Engineers — manage global gateway configurations and audit enabled plugins through natural conversation
- Backend Developers — create new services and routes without leaving your terminal or switching to the Kong Manager UI
- AI Ops Teams — monitor and adjust AI Proxy settings to optimize LLM usage and provider costs across the organization
Built-in capabilities (10)
Frequently used for enabling the `ai-proxy` plugin for LLM routing and key encapsulation. Apply a new Plugin (like AI Proxy) to a specific Service
Generate an API Key credential for a Kong Consumer
Create a new Route to expose a Service in Kong
The payload must define the upstream URL, name, and protocol information. Create a new backend Service in Kong
Delete and permanently remove a Plugin from the Kong Gateway
List all Consumer profiles registered in Kong
g., Rate Limiting, AI Proxy, Key Auth) currently configured globally or scoped to specific Services/Routes. List all enabled Plugins on the Kong Gateway
List all routing rules configured in the Kong API Gateway
List all Services registered in the Kong API Gateway
Useful for adjusting rate limits dynamically or swapping AI model providers under heavy load. Update the configuration of an existing Kong Plugin
Why Vercel AI SDK?
The Vercel AI SDK gives every Kong (AI API Gateway) tool full TypeScript type inference, IDE autocomplete, and compile-time error checking. Connect 10 tools through Vinkius and stream results progressively to React, Svelte, or Vue components. works on Edge Functions, Cloudflare Workers, and any Node.js runtime.
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TypeScript-first: every MCP tool gets full type inference, IDE autocomplete, and compile-time error checking out of the box
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Framework-agnostic core works with Next.js, Nuxt, SvelteKit, or any Node.js runtime. same Kong (AI API Gateway) integration everywhere
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Built-in streaming UI primitives let you display Kong (AI API Gateway) tool results progressively in React, Svelte, or Vue components
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Edge-compatible: the AI SDK runs on Vercel Edge Functions, Cloudflare Workers, and other edge runtimes for minimal latency
Kong (AI API Gateway) in Vercel AI SDK
Why run Kong (AI API Gateway) with Vinkius?
The Kong (AI API Gateway) connection runs on our fully managed, secure cloud infrastructure. We handle the hosting, maintenance, and security so you don't have to deal with servers or code. All 10 tools are ready to work instantly without any complex setup.
You stay in complete control of your data. Your AI only accesses the information you approve, keeping your sensitive passwords and private details completely safe. Plus, with automatic optimizations, your AI works faster and more efficiently.

* Every connection is hosted and maintained by Vinkius. We handle the security, updates, and infrastructure so you don't have to write code or manage servers. See our infrastructure
Over 4,000 integrations ready for AI agents
Explore a vast library of pre-built integrations, optimized and ready to deploy.
Connect securely in under 30 seconds
Generate tokens to authenticate and link external services in a single step.
Complete visibility into every agent action
Audit live requests, latency, success rates, and active security compliance policies.
Optimize spending and track token ROI
Analyze real-time token consumption and cost metrics detailed by connection.




Explore our live AI Agents Analytics dashboard to see it all working
This dashboard is included when you connect Kong (AI API Gateway) using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
Kong (AI API Gateway) and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect Kong (AI API Gateway) to Vercel AI SDK through Vinkius don't need to write code, manage servers, or worry about security. Everything is pre-configured, secure, and runs automatically in the background.
Raw MCP | Vinkius | |
|---|---|---|
| Ready-to-use MCPs | Find and configure each manually | 4,000+ MCPs ready to use |
| Connection Setup | Manual coding & server setup | 1-click instant connection |
| Server Hosting | You host it yourself (needs 24/7 uptime) | 100% hosted & managed by Vinkius |
| Security & Privacy | Stored in plaintext config files | Bank-grade encrypted vault |
| Activity Visibility | Blind execution (no logs or tracking) | Live dashboard with real-time logs |
| Cost Control | Runaway AI token spend risk | Automatic budget limits |
| Revoking Access | Must delete files or code to stop | 1-click disconnect button |
How Vinkius secures
Kong (AI API Gateway) for Vercel AI SDK
Every request between Vercel AI SDK and Kong (AI API Gateway) is protected by our secure gateway. We automatically keep your sensitive data private, prevent unauthorized access, and let you disconnect instantly at any time.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use this server to manage Kong's AI Proxy plugin?
Absolutely. The create_ai_plugin tool is specifically designed to inject the ai-proxy plugin onto Services. You can define providers like OpenAI or Anthropic and manage model routing directly through your agent.
How do I create a new API route through a conversation?
Use the create_route tool and provide a JSON payload defining the paths and the Service ID it should point to. Your agent will handle the Admin API call to provision the routing rule instantly.
Can my agent generate new API keys for consumers?
Yes. The create_consumer_key tool allows you to provision new credentials for specific Consumers. This is perfect for onboarding new tenants or rotating keys for downstream applications securely.
How does the Vercel AI SDK connect to MCP servers?
Import createMCPClient from @ai-sdk/mcp and pass the server URL. The SDK discovers all tools and provides typed TypeScript interfaces for each one.
Can I use MCP tools in Edge Functions?
Yes. The AI SDK is fully edge-compatible. MCP connections work on Vercel Edge Functions, Cloudflare Workers, and similar runtimes.
Does it support streaming tool results?
Yes. The SDK provides streaming primitives like useChat and streamText that handle tool calls and display results progressively in the UI.
createMCPClient is not a function
Install: npm install @ai-sdk/mcp
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