Apisix Model Context Protocol (mcp) Server

What is APISIX Model Context Protocol (MCP)?

APISIX Model Context Protocol (MCP) is a server designed to connect large language models (LLMs) with the APISIX Admin API. This integration allows developers to leverage the capabilities of LLMs in their applications, enhancing functionality and enabling more sophisticated interactions.

Features of APISIX MCP

• Seamless Integration: APISIX MCP provides a straightforward way to connect LLMs with the APISIX Admin API, facilitating easy access to advanced language processing capabilities.
• Public Repository: The project is open-source and available on GitHub, allowing developers to contribute and customize the solution to fit their needs.
• Apache-2.0 License: The MCP is licensed under the Apache-2.0 license, ensuring that it can be freely used and modified.
• Community Support: With a growing number of stars and forks on GitHub, the community around APISIX MCP is active, providing support and enhancements.

How to Use APISIX MCP

1. Installation: Begin by cloning the repository from GitHub. Use the command:

   git clone https://github.com/api7/apisix-mcp.git
   

2. Configuration: Set up the necessary configurations to connect your LLM with the APISIX Admin API. This may involve specifying API endpoints and authentication details.
3. Deployment: Deploy the MCP server in your environment. Ensure that it is accessible to your applications that will utilize the LLM capabilities.
4. Integration: Use the provided API endpoints to interact with the LLMs. This can include sending requests for text generation, analysis, or other language processing tasks.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the prerequisites for using APISIX MCP?

To use APISIX MCP, you should have a basic understanding of APIs and familiarity with Git for cloning the repository. Additionally, knowledge of the programming language you plan to use for integration is beneficial.

Can I contribute to the APISIX MCP project?

Yes! The project is open-source, and contributions are welcome. You can submit issues, feature requests, or pull requests on the GitHub repository.

Is there any documentation available?

Yes, detailed documentation is typically provided in the repository's README file and additional markdown files. You can also find community discussions and examples in the issues section.

How can I report bugs or request features?

You can report bugs or request features by opening an issue on the GitHub repository. Make sure to provide a clear description and any relevant details to help the maintainers address your request effectively.

APISIX Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server

APISIX Model Context Protocol (MCP) server is used to bridge large language models (LLMs) with the APISIX Admin API. It aims to enable natural language-based interaction for viewing and managing resources in APISIX through MCP-compatible AI clients.

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Support Operations

Common Operations

• get_resource: Retrieve resources by type (routes, services, upstreams, etc.)
• delete_resource: Remove resources by ID
• send_request_to_gateway: Send a request or multiple requests to the APISIX gateway

API Resources Operations

• create_route/update_route/delete_route: Manage routes
• create_service/update_service/delete_service: Manage services
• create_upstream/update_upstream/delete_upstream: Manage upstream
• create_ssl/update_ssl/delete_ssl: Manage SSL certificates
• create_or_update_proto: Manage protobuf definitions
• create_or_update_stream_route: Manage stream routes

Plugin Operations

• get_all_plugin_names: Get all available plugin names
• get_plugin_info/get_plugins_by_type/get_plugin_schema: Retrieve plugins configuration
• create_plugin_config/update_plugin_config: Manage plugin configurations
• create_global_rule/update_global_rule: Manage plugin global rules
• get_plugin_metadata/create_or_update_plugin_metadata/delete_plugin_metadata: Manage plugin metadata

Security Configuration

• get_secret_by_id/create_secret/update_secret: Manage secrets
• create_or_update_consumer/delete_consumer: Manage consumers
• get_credential/create_or_update_credential/delete_credential/: Manage consumer credentials
• create_consumer_group/delete_consumer_group: Manage consumer groups

Configuration in AI client

Prerequisite

Follow the APISIX Getting Started guide to set up and run APISIX.

Installing via Smithery

To install APISIX Model Context Protocol Server for Claude Desktop automatically via Smithery:

npx -y @smithery/cli install @api7/apisix-mcp --client claude

Using npm

Configure your AI client (Cursor, Claude, Copilot, etc.) with following settings:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "apisix-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "apisix-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "APISIX_SERVER_HOST": "your-apisix-server-host",
        "APISIX_SERVER_PORT": "your-apisix-server-port",
        "APISIX_ADMIN_API_PORT": "your-apisix-admin-api-port",
        "APISIX_ADMIN_API_PREFIX": "your-apisix-admin-api-prefix",
        "APISIX_ADMIN_KEY": "your-apisix-api-key"
      }
    }
  }
}

Using source code

First clone the apisix-mcp repository:

git clone https://github.com/api7/apisix-mcp.git
cd apisix-mcp

Install the dependencies and build the project:

pnpm install
pnpm build

Configure your AI client (Cursor, Claude, Copilot, etc.) with following settings:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "apisix-mcp": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": [
        "your-apisix-mcp-path/dist/index.js"
      ],
      "env": {
        "APISIX_SERVER_HOST": "your-apisix-server-host",
        "APISIX_SERVER_PORT": "your-apisix-server-port",
        "APISIX_ADMIN_API_PORT": "your-apisix-admin-api-port",
        "APISIX_ADMIN_API_PREFIX": "your-apisix-admin-api-prefix",
        "APISIX_ADMIN_KEY": "your-apisix-api-key"
      }
    }
  }
}

Environment Variables

Variable	Description	Default Value
APISIX_SERVER_HOST	Host that have access to your APISIX server	http://127.0.0.1
APISIX_SERVER_PORT	APISIX server port	9080
APISIX_ADMIN_API_PORT	Admin API port	9180
APISIX_ADMIN_API_PREFIX	Admin API prefix	/apisix/admin
APISIX_ADMIN_KEY	Admin API authentication key	edd1c9f034335f136f87ad84b625c8f1

To view or modify Admin API configurations in APISIX, refer to the Admin API documentation.

Resources

Open MCP Marketplace API Support

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• Allow AI App/Agent/LLM to find this MCP Server via common python/typescript API, search and explore relevant servers and tools

Example: Search Server and Tools

    import anthropic
    import mcp_marketplace as mcpm

    result_q = mcpm.search(query="apisix mcp", mode="list", page_id=0, count_per_page=100, config_name="deepnlp") # search server by category choose various endpoint
    result_id = mcpm.search(id="api7/apisix-mcp", mode="list", page_id=0, count_per_page=100, config_name="deepnlp")      # search server by id choose various endpoint 
    tools = mcpm.list_tools(id="api7/apisix-mcp", config_name="deepnlp_tool")

    # Call Claude to Choose Tools Function Calls 
    client = anthropic.Anthropic()
    response = client.messages.create(model="claude-3-7-sonnet-20250219", max_tokens=1024, tools=tools, messages=[])