Kong Gateway Connector for AI agents.

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Manage your API gateway infrastructure and traffic rules with natural language.

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Why people use Kong Gateway

Kong Gateway for API Gateway Management

This Connector changes that by bringing the gateway controls into your chat window. You can ask your agent to 'create a new route for the billing service' and it just happens. You get a direct line to your infrastructure without the friction of navigating complex menus or memorizing long API endpoints.

What Vinkius changes

You get a natural language interface for your gateway management that handles the heavy lifting of infrastructure tasks.

Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.

One account · 5,900+ Connectors

Real-world use case 01

Quickly adding a new microservice

A developer needs to expose a new auth service.
Real-world use case 02

Emergency traffic rerouting

A node goes down.
Real-world use case 03

Security audit for new clients

An architect asks the agent to list all active consumers and check if they have the correct rate-limiting plugins attached.

Complete set · 40capabilities

The complete Kong Gateway capability set.

These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Kong Gateway.

Capability set01 / 10

01—04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 40 available through Kong Gateway.

01 Capability
Create target
Create a new Target for an existing Upstream. This allows you to define specific backend endpoints for load balancing.
02 Capability
Create upstream
Create a new Kong Upstream for load balancing. This groups multiple targets together for traffic distribution.
03 Capability
Delete certificate
Delete a Kong Certificate from your gateway. Use this to clean up old or expired security credentials.
04 Capability
Delete plugin
Delete a Kong Plugin that is no longer in use. This keeps your gateway configuration lean.

Capability set02 / 10

05—08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 40 available through Kong Gateway.

05 Capability
Delete route
Delete a Kong Route to remove a traffic path. Use this when you no longer need a specific endpoint exposed.
06 Capability
Delete service
Delete a Kong Service from your gateway configuration. This removes the service definition from your gateway.
07 Capability
Delete sni
Delete a Kong SNI from your configuration. Use this to remove specific hostnames from your gateway setup.
08 Capability
Delete consumer
Delete a Kong Consumer who no longer needs access. This helps keep your consumer list clean and secure.

Capability set03 / 10

09—12

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 40 available through Kong Gateway.

09 Capability
Delete target
Delete a Target from an Upstream group. This helps you remove specific backend nodes from your load balancer.
10 Capability
Get route
Get the details for a specific Kong Route. This helps you verify how traffic is being directed.
11 Capability
Update consumer
Update an existing Kong Consumer's details. Use this to change permissions or metadata for a specific user.
12 Capability
Update plugin
Update an existing Kong Plugin configuration. This is the fastest way to adjust rate limits or auth rules.

Capability set04 / 10

13—16

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 40 available through Kong Gateway.

13 Capability
Update route
Update an existing Kong Route's traffic rules. Use this to change where a specific endpoint points.
14 Capability
Update service
Update an existing Kong Service definition. Use this to change the upstream configuration for a service.
15 Capability
Create certificate
Create a new Kong Certificate for your gateway. This helps you manage your SSL and security requirements more easily.
16 Capability
List certificates
List all Kong Certificates currently in your system. This allows you to see all active certificates at a glance.

Capability set05 / 10

17—20

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 40 available through Kong Gateway.

17 Capability
Create consumer
Create a new Kong Consumer to manage API access. This helps you track individual users or applications.
18 Capability
Create plugin
Create a new Kong Plugin for features like rate limiting. This adds specific functionality to your gateway.
19 Capability
Create route
Create a new Kong Route to direct traffic to your services. This helps you manage how users reach your different backend endpoints.
20 Capability
Create service
Create a new Kong Service to define your upstream. This is the first step in exposing a new backend to your gateway.

Capability set06 / 10

21—24

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 40 available through Kong Gateway.

21 Capability
Create sni
Create a new Kong SNI for secure connections. This helps manage how your gateway handles specific hostnames.
22 Capability
Delete upstream
Delete a Kong Upstream from your gateway. Use this to remove a group of targets from your load balancing setup.
23 Capability
Get certificate
Get the details for a specific Kong Certificate. This is useful for verifying certificate properties.
24 Capability
Get consumer
Get the details for a specific Kong Consumer. Use this to check the specific permissions of a user or app.

Capability set07 / 10

25—28

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 40 available through Kong Gateway.

25 Capability
Get info
Retrieve general information about the Kong node. This gives you a high-level view of your gateway instance.
26 Capability
Get plugin
Get the details for a specific Kong Plugin. Use this to see the exact configuration of a plugin in use.
27 Capability
Get service
Get the details for a specific Kong Service. Use this to check the upstream configuration for a service.
28 Capability
Get sni
Get the details for a specific Kong SNI. Use this to verify host_header configurations.

Capability set08 / 10

29—32

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 40 available through Kong Gateway.

29 Capability
Get status
Retrieve the current status of the Kong node. This provides real-time health data for your gateway.
30 Capability
Get upstream
Get the details for a specific Kong Upstream. Use this to check load balancing and target configurations.
31 Capability
List consumers
List all Kong Consumers currently registered. This allows you to see who has access to your gateway at a glance.
32 Capability
List plugins
List all Kong Plugins currently active. This helps you audit which features are enabled on your gateway.

Capability set09 / 10

33—36

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 40 available through Kong Gateway.

33 Capability
List routes
List all Kong Routes currently configured. Use this to see every endpoint your gateway is currently exposing.
34 Capability
List services
List all Kong Services currently in your gateway. This gives you a quick overview of your upstream services.
35 Capability
List snis
List all Kong SNIs currently configured. Use this to see all hostnames your gateway is currently handling.
36 Capability
List targets
List all Targets for a specific Upstream. This shows you all the individual backend nodes in a group.

Capability set10 / 10

37—40

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 40 available through Kong Gateway.

37 Capability
List upstreams
List all Kong Upstreams currently active. Use this to see your load balancing groups.
38 Capability
Update certificate
Update an existing Kong Certificate in your system. Use this to refresh your SSL credentials without recreating them.
39 Capability
Update sni
Update an existing Kong SNI configuration. Use this to change host_header rules for your gateway.
40 Capability
Update upstream
Update an existing Kong Upstream configuration. Use this to modify your load balancing groups.

Set up in minutes

One URL. Then ask Kong Gateway to work.

Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Kong Gateway from the conversation.

Choose your client

Live preview

Advanced clients IDE · CLI

Claude · Web + desktop

Official guide ↗

Connector URL · ready to paste

Streamable HTTP

https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_YvcjgDsnuK2PnJrPLDW7o9w6piYUNvhDJHjFGlVO/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 Gateway, and paste the URL above.
Step 03

Turn it on in chat

Select +, open Connectors, and enable Kong Gateway for the conversation.

ChatGPT · Web + desktop

Official guide ↗

Connector URL · ready to paste

Streamable HTTP

https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_YvcjgDsnuK2PnJrPLDW7o9w6piYUNvhDJHjFGlVO/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 Gateway URL.
Step 03

Save and start

Save the connection and enable Kong Gateway in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.

Cursor · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "kong-gateway": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_YvcjgDsnuK2PnJrPLDW7o9w6piYUNvhDJHjFGlVO/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 Gateway

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Kong Gateway, help me...". 40 tools available

VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "kong-gateway": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_YvcjgDsnuK2PnJrPLDW7o9w6piYUNvhDJHjFGlVO/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 Gateway

Ask Copilot: "Using Kong Gateway, help me...". 40 tools available

Windsurf · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "kong-gateway": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_YvcjgDsnuK2PnJrPLDW7o9w6piYUNvhDJHjFGlVO/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 Gateway

Open Cascade and ask: "Using Kong Gateway, help me...". 40 tools available

Cline · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "kong-gateway": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_YvcjgDsnuK2PnJrPLDW7o9w6piYUNvhDJHjFGlVO/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 Gateway

Ask Cline: "Using Kong Gateway, help me...". 40 tools available

Claude Code · Terminal command

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

claude mcp add kong-gateway --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_YvcjgDsnuK2PnJrPLDW7o9w6piYUNvhDJHjFGlVO/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 Gateway

Ask Claude: "Using Kong Gateway, show me...". 40 tools are ready

Where the request belongs

Work Kong Gateway can move forward.

Built around the request

This is for the DevOps engineer tired of manual cURL commands, the backend developer who needs to spin up routes quickly, and the API architect auditing security across a large organization.

01

DevOps Engineer

You use this to quickly check gateway status, list active plugins, and verify upstream health without leaving your IDE.

02

Backend Developer

You use this to create and test new services and routes instantly during your development cycle.

03

API Architect

You use this to audit consumer access and plugin configurations to ensure security and compliance across the organization.

Build the capability set

Each Connector adds new actions and data without changing how you work.

Browse Connectors

01 10 capabilities

Kong (AI API Gateway)

Manage your API Gateway via Kong. orchestrate services, routes, and AI plugins directly from your agent.

02 50 capabilities

Apache APISIX

Manage your cloud-native API Gateway via AI. configure routes, services, upstreams, and consumers through the APISIX Admin API.

03 12 capabilities

Tyk

Manage your Tyk API Gateway and Dashboard. create keys, manage security policies, and list API definitions via natural language.

04 10 capabilities

Zuplo

Manage API gateways, edge deployments, and consumers on Zuplo. the programmable API management platform for developers.

05 9 capabilities

Render

Automate your PaaS infrastructure via Render. list your services, deploy code, check logs, and scale resources directly from any AI agent.

06 25 capabilities

Cloudflare

AI edge infrastructure: manage Workers, KV, D1, R2, routes, and deployments via agents.

Bring your own AI

Change the model, client or framework. Keep Kong Gateway connected.

Before you connect

Questions about Kong Gateway.

The practical details behind the request, access and result.

Can I use the Kong Gateway MCP to manage my production traffic?

Yes, this Connector connects to your Kong Admin API, allowing your agent to create routes, update upstreams, and manage traffic rules in real time.

Does the Kong Gateway MCP support SSL certificate updates?

Yes, you can use the Connector to list, create, and update certificates, making it easy to manage your SSL and security requirements through conversation.

Who is the best audience for the Kong Gateway MCP?

It is designed for DevOps engineers, backend developers, and API architects who need to manage gateway infrastructure without jumping between different dashboards and terminal windows.

How do I connect my Kong Gateway to my AI agent?

Once you subscribe to the Connector, you just need to provide your Kong Admin URL and an optional Admin Token to start managing your gateway.

Can I use Kong Gateway MCP to check my gateway's health?

Yes, the Connector can retrieve the real-time status of your Kong node, including database reachability and active connection counts.

Does this Connector help with load balancing?

Yes, it allows you to manage upstreams and targets through your agent, making it simple to configure how traffic is distributed across your backend.

Is the Kong Gateway MCP safe for my infrastructure?

The Connector uses your existing Kong Admin API credentials. It only performs the actions you specifically request through your AI agent.

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.

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.

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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