Kong (AI API Gateway) Connector for AI agents.
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Manage your API gateway, routes, and AI proxy plugins through natural conversation.
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Why people use Kong (AI API Gateway)
Kong (AI API Gateway) for API Gateway Management
This Connector lets you handle those same tasks through a simple chat. Tell your agent to update a plugin or create a route, and it happens instantly. You get to stay focused on your work while the agent handles the configuration details.
What Vinkius changes
You get a conversational interface for your entire Kong API lifecycle.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Rapid microservice deployment
A developer needs to spin up a new microservice.
- Real-world use case 02
Dynamic AI model swapping
An AI Ops lead sees high costs from one provider.
- Real-world use case 03
On-demand partner access
A new partner needs access to the API.
Complete set · 10capabilities
The complete Kong (AI API Gateway) capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Kong (AI API Gateway).
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through Kong (AI API Gateway).
- 01 Capability
List consumers
See every consumer profile currently registered in your Kong gateway. This helps you keep track of who is accessing your APIs.
- 02 Capability
Create consumer key
Generate a new API key for a specific consumer to track their usage. It simplifies how you manage access for different tenants.
- 03 Capability
Create ai plugin
Add the ai-proxy plugin to a service for secure LLM routing and key handling. This is the fastest way to enable AI traffic management.
- 04 Capability
Create route
Expose a backend service by creating a new route with specific path rules. It lets you map client requests to your services instantly.
05—07
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through Kong (AI API Gateway).
- 05 Capability
Create service
Define a new backend service including its name, upstream URL, and protocol. This builds out your infrastructure via simple commands.
- 06 Capability
Delete plugin
Permanently remove a plugin from your gateway to keep the pipeline clean. Use this to prune old modules during audits.
- 07 Capability
List plugins
View all active plugins like Rate Limiting or AI Proxy across your gateway. This gives you a clear picture of your current configuration.
08—10
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through Kong (AI API Gateway).
- 08 Capability
List routes
Pull a full list of all routing rules currently active in the gateway. It helps you verify how traffic is being directed.
- 09 Capability
Update plugin
Modify existing plugin settings to swap models or change rate limits instantly. It is perfect for handling sudden traffic spikes.
- 10 Capability
List services
Check which backend services are registered in your Kong instance. This is the quickest way to see your current service inventory.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Kong (AI API Gateway) to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Kong (AI API Gateway) from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_v0JAMPJEymFJeA5BOdGXfYEBh1b3USJtcGdqANfK/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it Kong (AI API Gateway), and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Kong (AI API Gateway) for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_v0JAMPJEymFJeA5BOdGXfYEBh1b3USJtcGdqANfK/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the Kong (AI API Gateway) URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Kong (AI API Gateway) in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"kong-ai-api-gateway": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_v0JAMPJEymFJeA5BOdGXfYEBh1b3USJtcGdqANfK/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using Kong (AI API Gateway)
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Kong (AI API Gateway), help me...". 10 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"kong-ai-api-gateway": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_v0JAMPJEymFJeA5BOdGXfYEBh1b3USJtcGdqANfK/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using Kong (AI API Gateway)
Ask Copilot: "Using Kong (AI API Gateway), help me...". 10 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"kong-ai-api-gateway": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_v0JAMPJEymFJeA5BOdGXfYEBh1b3USJtcGdqANfK/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using Kong (AI API Gateway)
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Kong (AI API Gateway), help me...". 10 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"kong-ai-api-gateway": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_v0JAMPJEymFJeA5BOdGXfYEBh1b3USJtcGdqANfK/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using Kong (AI API Gateway)
Ask Cline: "Using Kong (AI API Gateway), help me...". 10 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add kong-ai-api-gateway --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_v0JAMPJEymFJeA5BOdGXfYEBh1b3USJtcGdqANfK/mcp"- Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using Kong (AI API Gateway)
Ask Claude: "Using Kong (AI API Gateway), show me...". 10 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Kong can move forward.
Who wakes up in the morning needing this? The platform engineer who is tired of clicking through dashboards at 2am to update a single route, or the AI Ops lead trying to keep track of model costs across a dozen different services.
Platform Engineer
Updates global gateway configurations and audits active plugins through natural conversation to keep infrastructure clean.
Backend Developer
Spins up new services and maps out routing rules without leaving the terminal or switching to a web UI.
AI Ops Team Member
Monitors and adjusts AI Proxy settings to optimize LLM usage and manage provider costs across the organization.
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Before you connect
Questions about Kong.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can the Kong (AI API Gateway) MCP help me manage LLM traffic?
Yes. It allows you to configure AI proxy plugins, manage model providers, and handle key encapsulation through natural conversation with your agent.
How do I use the Kong (AI API Gateway) MCP to create new routes?
You can simply tell your agent to create a route by describing the inbound path and which backend service it should point to. It handles the configuration for you.
Can I use the Kong (AI API Gateway) MCP to manage API keys?
Yes, you can use it to list existing consumers and generate new API keys for specific users or tenants without leaving your chat interface.
How does the Kong (AI API Gateway) MCP handle AI Proxy plugins?
It gives you a direct way to apply and configure the ai-proxy plugin to your services, making it easy to manage LLM routing and security.
Is the Kong (AI API Gateway) MCP good for auditing my gateway?
It's excellent for audits. You can quickly list all active plugins and services to identify unused modules or verify your current configuration.
Can I update rate limits with the Kong (AI API Gateway) MCP?
Yes. You can use the Connector to update plugin configurations in real-time, which is perfect for adjusting rate limits during traffic spikes.
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.
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.
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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