Unkey API Management Connector for AI agents.
8 live capabilities
Manage API keys and verify developer access through natural conversation.
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Why people use Unkey API Management
Unkey API Management for Secure Developer Key Auditing
With this Connector, you just ask your agent to do it. You can say revoke the key for the staging environment and it happens. You get to stay in your flow while the AI handles the navigation and the heavy lifting of the Unkey platform.
What Vinkius changes
You get a conversational command center for your API security and usage data.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
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- Real-world use case 01
Emergency Revocation
A security breach occurs and you need to kill all keys for a specific service instantly.
- Real-world use case 02
Onboarding New Users
A new client signs up and needs an API key with a specific prefix and metadata.
- Real-world use case 03
Usage Auditing
A product manager wants to know which users are hitting the rate limits on the 'Public Storefront' API.
Complete set · 8capabilities
The complete Unkey API Management capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Unkey API Management.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 8 available through Unkey API Management.
- 01 Capability
Revoke api key
Permanently delete an API key. Use this to instantly kill access for compromised or inactive keys.
- 02 Capability
Create api key
Generate a brand new API key. This lets you quickly provision access for new users or projects.
- 03 Capability
Verify api key
Check if a specific key is valid. This is perfect for quickly confirming a user's access status.
- 04 Capability
Update api key
Change the properties of an existing key. Use this to modify permissions or metadata without creating a new one.
05—08
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 8 available through Unkey API Management.
- 05 Capability
Get api details
View the full configuration of a specific API. Use it to see your limits and settings at a glance.
- 06 Capability
Get verification analytics
Pull usage data for your keys. This helps you see how much your developers are actually using your services.
- 07 Capability
List apis
See every API in your Unkey project. Use this to get a high-level view of your entire infrastructure.
- 08 Capability
List api keys
List all keys belonging to a specific API. It makes it easy to see which users have access to a specific service.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Unkey API Management to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Unkey API Management 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_yjns51tu1Zuz7DUjeNeGeF2BKD96k4G9BaUoTlA0/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 Unkey API Management, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Unkey API Management for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_yjns51tu1Zuz7DUjeNeGeF2BKD96k4G9BaUoTlA0/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 Unkey API Management URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Unkey API Management in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"unkey-api-management": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_yjns51tu1Zuz7DUjeNeGeF2BKD96k4G9BaUoTlA0/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 Unkey API Management
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Unkey API Management, help me...". 8 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"unkey-api-management": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_yjns51tu1Zuz7DUjeNeGeF2BKD96k4G9BaUoTlA0/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 Unkey API Management
Ask Copilot: "Using Unkey API Management, help me...". 8 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"unkey-api-management": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_yjns51tu1Zuz7DUjeNeGeF2BKD96k4G9BaUoTlA0/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 Unkey API Management
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Unkey API Management, help me...". 8 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"unkey-api-management": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_yjns51tu1Zuz7DUjeNeGeF2BKD96k4G9BaUoTlA0/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 Unkey API Management
Ask Cline: "Using Unkey API Management, help me...". 8 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add unkey-api-management --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_yjns51tu1Zuz7DUjeNeGeF2BKD96k4G9BaUoTlA0/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 Unkey API Management
Ask Claude: "Using Unkey API Management, show me...". 8 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Unkey can move forward.
This is for the person responsible for keeping the gates locked and the data flowing. It's for the engineer who needs to act fast during a breach or the support person who's tired of manual lookups.
DevOps Engineer
Auditing keys during a midnight system migration or an emergency lockout.
Product Manager
Checking usage trends to decide on new pricing tiers for your API.
Customer Support
Verifying a developer's key status and resetting it during a support ticket.
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Before you connect
Questions about Unkey.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
How does the Unkey API Management MCP help with security?
It lets you instantly revoke compromised keys or audit your current API configurations through a chat interface, making it much faster to respond to security incidents.
Can I use the Unkey API Management MCP to see how many credits are left?
Yes, you can ask your agent to verify a specific key, and it will return the current remaining credit balance and the status of that key.
How do I revoke a key using the Unkey API Management MCP?
Just tell your AI agent to revoke or delete a specific key. It will identify the correct key and perform the revocation for you immediately.
Can the Unkey API Management MCP help me with developer onboarding?
It simplifies onboarding by allowing you to create new API keys with specific prefixes and metadata directly through your AI client.
Does the Unkey API Management MCP show me usage analytics?
Yes, it can pull detailed verification stats and usage data so you can monitor how your developers are interacting with your services.
Is it possible to check if a specific API key is valid with this Connector?
Absolutely. You can provide any key to your agent, and it will check if it is valid, who owns it, and what its current limits are.
Where do I find my Unkey Root Key?
Log in to your Unkey Dashboard, go to settings, and navigate to the 'Root Keys' section to generate a new key for this integration.
Is it safe to verify keys through this agent?
Yes. All communication is encrypted and your Root Key is stored securely. When verifying a user key, the agent transmits it directly to Unkey's verification endpoint to check validity.
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