Tyk Connector for AI agents.
12 live capabilities
Manage your API gateway security and keys through natural language.
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Why people use Tyk
Stop clicking through the Tyk Dashboard for basic API management
This Connector puts those actions into a single chat window. You can ask your agent to create a key or update a rate limit, and it happens in one go. You get your work done without ever leaving your workspace.
What Vinkius changes
You get a conversational interface for your entire Tyk gateway.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Emergency Rate Limit Adjustment
A site is getting hammered.
- Real-world use case 02
Onboarding a New Client
A new partner needs access.
- Real-world use case 03
Configuration Refresh
You changed a setting in the dashboard but it's not live.
Complete set · 12capabilities
The complete Tyk capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Tyk.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 12 available through Tyk.
- 01 Capability
Create org key
Create an organization key for higher level access. This is useful for multi-tenant setups.
- 02 Capability
Delete key
Delete an existing API key. This is the fastest way to revoke access for a specific client.
- 03 Capability
Delete policy
Delete a security policy. Use this to clean up old rules and keep your gateway tidy.
- 04 Capability
Get key
Get the details for a specific API key. Use this to audit active sessions and metadata.
05—08
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 12 available through Tyk.
- 05 Capability
List apis
List all active API definitions. This gives you a birds-eye view of your entire gateway setup.
- 06 Capability
Update key
Update an existing API key. Use this to change session details without creating new ones.
- 07 Capability
Update policy
Update an existing security policy. This lets you tweak rate limits on the fly.
- 08 Capability
Create api definition
Create a new API definition using the Tyk Classic format. This helps you set up new endpoints quickly.
09—12
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 12 available through Tyk.
- 09 Capability
Create key
Create a new API key session object. Use this to give clients immediate access to your gateway.
- 10 Capability
Get policy
Get the details of a single policy. Use this to check rate limits and access rights.
- 11 Capability
Hot reload
Force the Gateway to refresh its configuration. This applies your changes instantly without a restart.
- 12 Capability
Create policy
Create a new security policy. Use this to define how users can interact with your APIs.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Tyk to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Tyk 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_iUTAgEKMTrwCH0qRtpYBwVdQZMGeBROVdfgdrMSA/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 Tyk, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Tyk for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_iUTAgEKMTrwCH0qRtpYBwVdQZMGeBROVdfgdrMSA/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 Tyk URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Tyk in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"tyk": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_iUTAgEKMTrwCH0qRtpYBwVdQZMGeBROVdfgdrMSA/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 Tyk
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Tyk, help me...". 12 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"tyk": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_iUTAgEKMTrwCH0qRtpYBwVdQZMGeBROVdfgdrMSA/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 Tyk
Ask Copilot: "Using Tyk, help me...". 12 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"tyk": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_iUTAgEKMTrwCH0qRtpYBwVdQZMGeBROVdfgdrMSA/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 Tyk
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Tyk, help me...". 12 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"tyk": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_iUTAgEKMTrwCH0qRtpYBwVdQZMGeBROVdfgdrMSA/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 Tyk
Ask Cline: "Using Tyk, help me...". 12 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add tyk --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_iUTAgEKMTrwCH0qRtpYBwVdQZMGeBROVdfgdrMSA/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 Tyk
Ask Claude: "Using Tyk, show me...". 12 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Tyk can move forward.
This is for the DevOps engineer who's tired of clicking through dashboards at 2am to fix a production rate limit, or the backend dev who needs to spin up keys on the fly during a sprint.
DevOps Engineer
Automates hot reloads and policy updates during deployment windows without manual dashboard entry.
Backend Developer
Quickly generates keys and checks API status while building new features in their IDE.
Security Auditor
Checks existing keys and policies to ensure they meet company standards for access control.
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Before you connect
Questions about Tyk.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can the Tyk MCP manage my API keys?
Yes, it allows your AI agent to create, update, and delete session objects and organization keys directly.
How do I trigger a gateway refresh?
You can just tell your agent to perform a hot reload, which forces the gateway to apply your latest configuration changes instantly.
Can I use this to check rate limits?
Yes, you can ask your agent to fetch the details of any specific security policy to see the current limits and quotas.
Does this work with the Tyk Dashboard?
It connects to your Tyk instance, so any actions taken by the AI agent will reflect in your dashboard and gateway.
Is it safe for production?
It uses your existing Gateway Secret or Dashboard Token, so it has the same permissions you'd have when using the dashboard yourself.
Can I list all my APIs at once?
Yes, your agent can pull a list of all active API definitions so you can see your entire ecosystem in one view.
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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