• SERVICE
  • ORIGIN
  • DOMAIN
  • HUMAN

How to audit Fastly edge configurations with your AI

Connect your AI to Fastly to inspect your edge setup. You can pull service details and origin data through a chat interface instead of clicking through the web console.

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Short answer

Can I audit Fastly configs without the dashboard?

Yes. Your AI uses this MCP to pull service lists, domain mappings, and backend details. You get a clear view of your active versions and origin settings through simple text commands.

Where every issue lands.

Audit outcomes

Your AI organizes the data it pulls from Fastly into these specific areas.

SERVICE

Version tracking

The AI identifies which service versions are currently active. You'll see exactly what is live on the edge.

ORIGIN

Backend verification

The AI pulls your origin server details. This helps you confirm that traffic is hitting the right backends.

DOMAIN

Mapping checks

The AI lists all domains associated with your services. You can quickly spot misconfigured or orphaned domains.

HUMAN

Manual fixes

The AI only reads and lists data. You still need to log in to the Fastly dashboard to change any settings or deploy new versions.

The workflow

What your AI does when the request arrives.

The AI acts as a read-only window into your Fastly account.

  1. Identify services

    The AI finds all available services in your account to establish context.

    list_services

  2. Inspect specific service

    Once a service is identified, the AI pulls the full configuration for that specific ID.

    get_service

  3. Check domain mappings

    The AI looks up which domains are tied to a specific service version.

    list_version_domains

  4. Verify backend origins

    The AI retrieves the list of backend origins for the selected service version.

    list_version_backends

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to begin your audit.

Starting points

Replace the service IDs or domain names with your actual Fastly identifiers.

Fastly Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_DoQHJFChafBsNpZF2vkvStONLhFdmK4tw0VbuS3U/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 — Fastly capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
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  "mcpServers": {
    "fastly-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_DoQHJFChafBsNpZF2vkvStONLhFdmK4tw0VbuS3U/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • List all my Fastly services so I can see what's active.

  • Show me the backend origins for service ID 12345.

  • Which domains are mapped to the current version of my production service?

  • Check the backend configuration for my main service and tell me if any origins look incorrect.

  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Cursor
  • VS Code
  • Windsurf
  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
  • Cline

Start here

Connect Fastly once, then ask.

You only need to link your account once. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can immediately start asking questions about your edge setup.

Connect Fastly to your AI

FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI change my Fastly settings?

    No. This MCP is read-only. It can pull data and list configurations, but it cannot modify services, change backends, or deploy new versions.

  • 02

    Can I delete a service using my AI?

    No. The available tools only allow for listing and getting service data. Deletions must be done through the Fastly dashboard or API.

  • 03

    Does the AI see all my Fastly data?

    The AI only sees the data returned by the specific tools used. It can access service, domain, and backend information as defined in the manifest.

  • 04

    How do I find a specific backend?

    You can ask your AI to list the backends for a specific service version, and it will provide the origin details for you.

  • 05

    Do I need to keep the Fastly dashboard open?

    No. Once the connection is established, you can perform your audits entirely through your AI client.

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