What credentials do I need for this MCP?

You will need your Tyk URL and either your Gateway Secret or a Dashboard Token depending on the specific task.

Can I use this with Cursor or VS Code?

Yes, this MCP works with any MCP-compatible client including Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf, and Claude.

Does this allow me to change API definitions?

Yes, you can list existing definitions or create new ones using the Tyk Classic format.

How do I apply changes to the gateway?

You can use the hot reload capability to force the gateway to refresh its configuration immediately.

Is it possible to manage security policies?

Yes, the MCP includes capabilities to create, update, delete, and retrieve details for security policies.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Connect Tyk 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 gateway operations through a simple chat interface.

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

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.

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 · 12 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 03

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 12 available through Tyk.

01
Create org key
This capability creates a new organization key using your admin secret.
02
Get key
Use this to pull specific details for an existing API key.
03
List apis
This capability retrieves a list of all your active API definitions.
04
Create API definition
This capability allows you to build a new API definition in the Tyk Classic format.

Capability set02 / 03

05-08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 12 available through Tyk.

05
Create key
Use this to generate a new API key session object.
06
Delete key
This capability removes an existing API key from the gateway.
07
Delete policy
Use this to delete a specific security policy.
08
Get policy
This capability fetches the configuration and details of a single security policy.

Capability set03 / 03

09-12

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 12 available through Tyk.

09
Hot reload
This capability forces the Tyk Gateway to perform a hot reload to apply changes.
10
Update key
Use this to modify the properties of an existing API key.
11
Update policy
This capability updates the settings of an existing security policy.
12
Create policy
Use this to set up a new security policy for your APIs.

Real work

What teams actually run

Rapid Key Provisioning

A developer asks the agent to create a new API key for a partner, and it's done instantly.

Security Policy Audits

A security engineer asks for the details of a specific policy to verify rate limits.

Instant Configuration Updates

A DevOps engineer triggers a hot reload after updating a policy to make changes live.

API Inventory Checks

A team lead asks for a list of all active API definitions to verify the current environment.

Automate a task

Put Tyk 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

Tyk 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.

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

You don't need a client to put Tyk 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

1001ms average. Fast in production.

Tyk is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1254ms

Oct 3Today

Fastest day: 773ms
Slowest day: 1254ms
14-day trend: Slowing+8%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 12 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 Tyk, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

Tyk Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_iUTAgEKMTrwCH0qRtpYBwVdQZMGeBROVdfgdrMSA/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
3Click Add and start a new chat — Tyk capabilities are ready to use.

Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tyk-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_iUTAgEKMTrwCH0qRtpYBwVdQZMGeBROVdfgdrMSA/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 Tyk in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Tyk owners hand off.

This MCP is built for technical teams managing high-traffic API environments who want to move faster.

01
DevOps Engineers
They use the agent to automate gateway reloads and policy updates.
02
Backend Developers
They use the agent to quickly generate keys and check API statuses.
03
Security Teams
They use the agent to audit existing policies and ensure compliance.

FAQ

Questions Tyk owners ask.

01
What credentials do I need for this MCP?
You will need your Tyk URL and either your Gateway Secret or a Dashboard Token depending on the specific task.
02
Can I use this with Cursor or VS Code?
Yes, this MCP works with any MCP-compatible client including Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf, and Claude.
03
Does this allow me to change API definitions?
Yes, you can list existing definitions or create new ones using the Tyk Classic format.
04
How do I apply changes to the gateway?
You can use the hot reload capability to force the gateway to refresh its configuration immediately.
05
Is it possible to manage security policies?
Yes, the MCP includes capabilities to create, update, delete, and retrieve details for security policies.
06
How do I apply changes to my Tyk Gateway after updating a policy?
You can use the hot_reload capability. This forces the Tyk Gateway to reload its configuration and API definitions, ensuring all updates are live without a full restart.
07
Can I list all my existing API definitions from the Dashboard?
Yes! Use the list_apis capability. It returns a paginated list of all API definitions. You can also filter by name using the optional search string.
08
Is it possible to retrieve the details of a specific API key?
Absolutely. Use the get_key capability with the specific Key ID. The agent will return the session object, including access rights and rate limit configurations.

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Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

We ship only the actions that matter.

01-04

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What credentials do I need for this MCP?

Can I use this with Cursor or VS Code?

Does this allow me to change API definitions?

How do I apply changes to the gateway?

Is it possible to manage security policies?

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

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

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

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