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Connect Kong 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. Run your entire gateway infrastructure through a chat interface.

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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.

A futuristic MCP client docking bay
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 · 40 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 10

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 40 available through Kong Gateway.

  1. 01

    Create target

    This capability adds a new Target to an existing Upstream.

  2. 02

    Delete certificate

    Use this to remove a specific Kong Certificate.

  3. 03

    Delete plugin

    This capability deletes a Kong Plugin from your configuration.

  4. 04

    Delete route

    Use this to remove a Kong Route.

Capability set02 / 10

05-08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 40 available through Kong Gateway.

  1. 05

    Delete sni

    This capability deletes a specific Kong SNI.

  2. 06

    Delete target

    This capability removes a Target from an Upstream.

  3. 07

    Get route

    This capability retrieves the configuration details for a specific Kong Route.

  4. 08

    Update plugin

    Use this to modify the settings of an existing Kong Plugin.

Capability set03 / 10

09-12

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 40 available through Kong Gateway.

  1. 09

    Update route

    This capability updates the configuration of an existing Kong Route.

  2. 10

    Update service

    Use this to change the settings of an existing Kong Service.

  3. 11

    List certificates

    This capability returns a list of all Kong Certificates.

  4. 12

    Create consumer

    This capability creates a new Kong Consumer.

Capability set04 / 10

13-16

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 40 available through Kong Gateway.

  1. 13

    Create certificate

    Use this to generate a new Kong Certificate.

  2. 14

    Create plugin

    This capability sets up a new Kong Plugin.

  3. 15

    Create upstream

    Use this to create a new Kong Upstream.

  4. 16

    Delete consumer

    This capability removes a Kong Consumer.

Capability set05 / 10

17-20

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 40 available through Kong Gateway.

  1. 17

    Delete service

    Use this to delete a Kong Service.

  2. 18

    Update consumer

    This capability modifies an existing Kong Consumer.

  3. 19

    Create route

    Use this to set up a new Kong Route.

  4. 20

    Create service

    This capability creates a new Kong Service.

Capability set06 / 10

21-24

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 40 available through Kong Gateway.

  1. 21

    Create sni

    Use this to create a new Kong SNI.

  2. 22

    Delete upstream

    This capability removes a Kong Upstream.

  3. 23

    Get certificate

    This capability fetches the details for a specific Kong Certificate.

  4. 24

    Get consumer

    Use this to get the details of a specific Kong Consumer.

Capability set07 / 10

25-28

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 40 available through Kong Gateway.

  1. 25

    Get info

    This capability retrieves general information about your Kong node.

  2. 26

    Get plugin

    This capability fetches the configuration for a specific Kong Plugin.

  3. 27

    Get service

    Use this to get the details of a specific Kong Service.

  4. 28

    Get sni

    This capability retrieves the details for a specific Kong SNI.

Capability set08 / 10

29-32

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 40 available through Kong Gateway.

  1. 29

    Get status

    Use this to check the current status of the Kong node.

  2. 30

    Get upstream

    This capability retrieves the configuration for a specific Kong Upstream.

  3. 31

    List consumers

    This capability returns a list of all Kong Consumers.

  4. 32

    List plugins

    Use this to see all active Kong Plugins.

Capability set09 / 10

33-36

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 40 available through Kong Gateway.

  1. 33

    List routes

    This capability returns a list of all Kong Routes.

  2. 34

    List services

    Use this to see all Kong Services.

  3. 35

    List snis

    This capability returns a list of all Kong SNIs.

  4. 36

    List targets

    Use this to see all Targets for a specific Upstream.

Capability set10 / 10

37-40

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 40 available through Kong Gateway.

  1. 37

    List upstreams

    This capability returns a list of all Kong Upstreams.

  2. 38

    Update certificate

    Use this to change the settings of an existing Kong Certificate.

  3. 39

    Update sni

    This capability modifies an existing Kong SNI.

  4. 40

    Update upstream

    Use this to update an existing Kong Upstream.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Rapid Prototyping

A developer tells their agent to set up a new service and route to test a local endpoint immediately.

02

Security Auditing

An architect asks the agent to list all active authentication plugins to verify security posture.

03

Incident Response

A DevOps engineer asks for the current node status and upstream health during a traffic spike.

04

Consumer Management

A team lead uses the agent to create or update consumer credentials for a new partner application.

Automate a task

Put Kong Gateway 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 Gateway 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 Gateway 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

1390ms average. Fast in production.

Kong Gateway is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1646ms
Oct 3Today
Fastest day
990ms
Slowest day
1646ms
14-day trend
Slowing+18%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 40 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 Gateway, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

Kong Gateway Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_YvcjgDsnuK2PnJrPLDW7o9w6piYUNvhDJHjFGlVO/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 Gateway capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "kong-gateway-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_YvcjgDsnuK2PnJrPLDW7o9w6piYUNvhDJHjFGlVO/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 Gateway in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Kong Gateway owners hand off.

This MCP is built for technical professionals who manage high-traffic API environments and want to move faster.

  • 01

    DevOps Engineers

    They use the AI to check gateway status and verify upstream health without leaving their IDE.

  • 02

    Backend Developers

    They use the agent to instantly create and test new services and routes during development.

  • 03

    API Architects

    They use the AI to audit consumer access and plugin configurations for security compliance.

FAQ

Questions Kong Gateway owners ask.

  • 01

    How do I connect this MCP to my Kong instance?

    You subscribe via Vinkius and provide your Kong Admin API URL and any required Admin Token. Once connected, it is ready to use in your AI client.

  • 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

    Do I still need to use the Kong Admin API manually?

    You don't have to. This MCP translates your natural language into the necessary API calls, though you can still use the API if you prefer.

  • 04

    Can I use this to manage SSL certificates?

    Yes, the MCP includes capabilities to list, create, update, and delete certificates and SNIs.

  • 05

    Is my Kong Admin Token secure?

    Yes, Vinkius manages your credentials and hosts the connection so you don't have to handle them locally in every client.

  • 06

    How can I check if my Kong Gateway instance is running correctly?

    You can use the get_status capability. It will return the current status of the Kong node, including database connectivity and server metrics.

  • 07

    Can I list all the plugins currently enabled on my gateway?

    Yes! Use the list_plugins capability to retrieve a complete list of all configured plugins across your entire Kong instance.

  • 08

    Is it possible to create a new service and its route through the AI?

    Absolutely. You can use create_service to define your upstream and then create_route to specify how traffic should reach that service.

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