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Tyk MCP Server

Bring Api Gateway
to Claude Code

Learn how to connect Tyk to Claude Code and start using 12 AI agent tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code.

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Create Api DefinitionCreate KeyCreate Org KeyCreate PolicyDelete KeyDelete PolicyGet KeyGet PolicyHot ReloadList ApisUpdate KeyUpdate Policy

Compatible with every major AI agent and IDE

ClaudeClaude
ChatGPTChatGPT
CursorCursor
GeminiGemini
WindsurfWindsurf
VS CodeVS Code
JetBrainsJetBrains
VercelVercel
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Tyk

What is the Tyk MCP Server?

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

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.

How it works

  1. Subscribe to this server
  2. Provide your Tyk URL and Gateway Secret (or Dashboard Token)
  3. Start managing your API infrastructure from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client

Who is this for?

  • DevOps Engineers — Automate gateway reloads and policy updates without leaving the terminal or chat interface.
  • Backend Developers — Quickly generate API keys and check definition statuses during the development lifecycle.
  • Security Teams — Audit existing policies and keys to ensure compliance with organizational access standards.

Built-in capabilities (12)

create_api_definition

Requires TYK_DASHBOARD_TOKEN. Create a new API definition

create_key

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

create_org_key

Requires TYK_ADMIN_SECRET. Create an organization key

create_policy

Requires TYK_GATEWAY_SECRET. Create a new security policy

delete_key

Requires TYK_GATEWAY_SECRET. Delete an API key

delete_policy

Requires TYK_GATEWAY_SECRET. Delete a policy

get_key

Requires TYK_GATEWAY_SECRET. Get details for a specific API key

get_policy

Requires TYK_GATEWAY_SECRET. Get details of a single policy

hot_reload

Requires TYK_GATEWAY_SECRET. Force Gateway hot reload

list_apis

Requires TYK_DASHBOARD_TOKEN. List all API definitions

update_key

Requires TYK_GATEWAY_SECRET. Update an existing API key

update_policy

Requires TYK_GATEWAY_SECRET. Update an existing policy

Why Claude Code?

Claude Code registers Tyk as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 12 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Tyk data drives decisions without human intervention.

  • Single-command setup: claude mcp add registers the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart

  • Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks

  • Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using Tyk tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts

  • Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features

See it in action

Tyk in Claude Code

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High Security·Kill Switch·Plug and Play
Why Vinkius

Tyk and 4,000+ other MCP servers. One platform. One governance layer.

Teams that connect Tyk to Claude Code through Vinkius don't need to source, host, or maintain individual MCP servers. Every tool call runs inside a hardened runtime with credential isolation, DLP, and a signed audit chain.

4,000+MCP Servers ready
<40msCold start
60%Token savings
Raw MCP
Vinkius
Server catalogFind and host yourself4,000+ managed
InfrastructureSelf-hostedSandboxed V8 isolates
Credential handlingPlaintext in configVault + runtime injection
Data loss preventionNoneConfigurable DLP policies
Kill switchNoneGlobal instant shutdown
Financial circuit breakersNonePer-server limits + alerts
Audit trailNoneEd25519 signed logs
SIEM log streamingNoneSplunk, Datadog, Webhook
HoneytokensNoneCanary alerts on leak
Custom domainsNot applicableDNS challenge verified
GDPR complianceManual effortAutomated purge + export
Enterprise Security

Why teams choose Vinkius for Tyk in Claude Code

The Tyk MCP Server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS — a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts. All 12 tools execute in hardened sandboxes optimized for native MCP execution.

Your AI agents in Claude Code only access the data you authorize, with DLP that blocks sensitive information from ever reaching the model, kill switch for instant shutdown, and up to 60% token savings. Enterprise-grade infrastructure, zero maintenance.

Tyk
Fully ManagedVinkius Servers
60%Token savings
High SecurityEnterprise-grade
IAMAccess control
EU AI ActCompliant
DLPData protection
V8 IsolateSandboxed
Ed25519Audit chain
<40msKill switch
Stream every event to Splunk, Datadog, or your own webhook in real-time

* Every MCP server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS - a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts optimized for native MCP execution. See our infrastructure

The Vinkius Advantage

How Vinkius secures Tyk for Claude Code

Every tool call from Claude Code to the Tyk MCP Server is protected by DLP redaction, cryptographic audit chains, V8 sandbox isolation, kill switch, and financial circuit breakers.

< 40msCold start
Ed25519Signed audit chain
60%Token savings
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

01

How do I apply changes to my Tyk Gateway after updating a policy?

You can use the hot_reload tool. This forces the Tyk Gateway to reload its configuration and API definitions, ensuring all updates are live without a full restart.

02

Can I list all my existing API definitions from the Dashboard?

Yes! Use the list_apis tool. It returns a paginated list of all API definitions. You can also filter by name using the optional search string.

03

Is it possible to retrieve the details of a specific API key?

Absolutely. Use the get_key tool with the specific Key ID. The agent will return the session object, including access rights and rate limit configurations.

04

How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?

Run claude mcp add <name> --transport http "<url>" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.

05

Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?

Yes. Claude Code supports non-interactive execution, making it ideal for scripts, cron jobs, and CI/CD pipelines that need MCP tool access.

06

How do I list all connected MCP servers?

Run claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.

07

Command not found: claude

Ensure Claude Code is installed globally: npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code

08

Connection timeout

Check your internet connection and verify the Edge URL is reachable

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