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Connect Kong AI API Gateway to ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Manage your entire API lifecycle through conversation.

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Works with modern AI clients that support MCP, including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and more.

ChatGPTClaudeCursorPerplexityGeminiMicrosoft CopilotRaycastMeta AI

Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

No other AI tool gives you this. Your workflow runs in the client you already love, your account stays protected, and you decide what the agent can and cannot do. It is the whole reason to make the switch.

Each Connector lives inside our infrastructure, the same place where your workflow runs. The three things below are already part of it, working quietly in the background so you never have to think about them. Nothing to add, nothing to set up, nothing to worry about.

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V8 Isolate01

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed V8 runtime — no access to your files, your system, or other servers. A Connector never sees past its own request.

Kill Switch02

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

One action deactivates every Connector, revokes every token, and ends every session at once. AI Governance keeps the record.

FinOps per User03

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

Every user keeps their own connections and credentials, isolated from everyone else. Anything that would cross your spending limit is held for your approval, not billed.

Three controls, built into the layer your AI connects through.

Curated set · 10 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 03

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 10 available through Kong.

  1. 01

    Create consumer key

    Generates a new API Key credential for a specific Kong Consumer.

  2. 02

    Create route

    Sets up a new Route to expose a Service within your gateway.

  3. 03

    Create service

    Creates a new backend Service by defining its name, protocol, and upstream URL.

  4. 04

    Delete plugin

    Permanently removes a specific Plugin from the Kong Gateway.

Capability set02 / 03

05-07

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 10 available through Kong.

  1. 05

    List consumers

    Retrieves a list of all registered Consumer profiles in Kong.

  2. 06

    List routes

    Shows all routing rules currently configured in your gateway.

  3. 07

    Create AI plugin

    Applies a new Plugin, such as the ai-proxy plugin, to a specific Service.

Capability set03 / 03

08-10

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 10 available through Kong.

  1. 08

    List plugins

    Lists all enabled Plugins configured globally or scoped to specific Services and Routes.

  2. 09

    List services

    Returns a list of all Services registered in the Kong API Gateway.

  3. 10

    Update plugin

    Modifies the configuration of an existing Kong Plugin, like changing rate limits or model providers.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Dynamic Model Swapping

Update plugin settings to switch AI model providers instantly when facing heavy load.

02

Rapid Service Deployment

Create new backend services and their corresponding routes through a single prompt.

03

User Access Management

Generate new API keys for specific consumers to manage tenant access.

04

Gateway Cleanup

Identify and remove unused plugins to keep the proxy pipeline efficient.

Automate a task

Put Kong to work on one thing.

Step-by-step automations your AI runs through this Connector: the workflow, the prompts to start with, and the exact capabilities behind each move.

One connector, every AI

Kong works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

ClaudeClaudeChatGPTChatGPTGeminiGeminiPerplexityPerplexityGrokGrokMicrosoft CopilotMicrosoft CopilotCursorCursorVS CodeVS CodeWindsurfWindsurfJetBrainsJetBrainsClineClineLangChainLangChainVercel AI SDKVercel AI SDKLovableLovableZ.aiZ.aiRaycastRaycastQwen CodeQwen CodeKimi CodeKimi CodeLe ChatLe Chat

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put Kong to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

Observed, not estimated

938ms average. Fast in production.

Kong is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1198ms
Oct 3Today
Fastest day
761ms
Slowest day
1198ms
14-day trend
Slowing+42%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 10 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of Kong, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with Kong. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

Kong Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_v0JAMPJEymFJeA5BOdGXfYEBh1b3USJtcGdqANfK/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Kong capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "kong-ai-api-gateway-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_v0JAMPJEymFJeA5BOdGXfYEBh1b3USJtcGdqANfK/mcp"
    }
  }
}
  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Cursor
  • VS Code
  • Windsurf
  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
  • Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? Set up Kong in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Kong owners hand off.

This MCP is built for technical teams managing high-traffic API environments and AI-driven microservices.

  • 01

    Platform Engineers

    They use the agent to audit plugins and manage global gateway configurations.

  • 02

    Backend Developers

    They create services and routes without leaving their coding environment.

  • 03

    AI Ops Teams

    They adjust AI Proxy settings to control LLM usage and provider costs.

FAQ

Questions Kong owners ask.

  • 01

    How do I connect this MCP to my Kong instance?

    You need to provide your Kong Admin URL and your Admin Token during the setup process in Vinkius.

  • 02

    Which AI clients can I use with this MCP?

    You can use any MCP-compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

  • 03

    Can I use this to manage AI-specific traffic?

    Yes, you can use the create_ai_plugin capability to apply the ai-proxy plugin for LLM routing and key encapsulation.

  • 04

    Is it possible to change rate limits through the agent?

    Yes, you can use the update_plugin capability to adjust existing plugin configurations like rate limits in real-time.

  • 05

    Does Vinkius host the connection?

    Yes, Vinkius hosts the MCP and manages the connection so you can use it with one click.

  • 06

    Can I use this server to manage Kong's AI Proxy plugin?

    Absolutely. The create_ai_plugin capability 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.

  • 07

    How do I create a new API route through a conversation?

    Use the create_route capability 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.

  • 08

    Can my agent generate new API keys for consumers?

    Yes. The create_consumer_key capability allows you to provision new credentials for specific Consumers. This is perfect for onboarding new tenants or rotating keys for downstream applications securely.

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