How do I install the apisix mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

What credentials does it need?

It reads `APISIX_SERVER_HOST`, `APISIX_SERVER_PORT`, `APISIX_ADMIN_API_PORT`, `APISIX_ADMIN_API_PREFIX`, `APISIX_ADMIN_KEY` from the environment. Store these in your client's env block or a secrets manager — never commit them to a repository — and grant the narrowest scope that still covers your use case.

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APISIX MCP Server

APISIX Model Context Protocol (MCP) server is used to bridge large language models (LLMs) with the APISIX Admin API, supporting querying and managing

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What is the APISIX MCP Server?

APISIX Model Context Protocol (MCP) server is used to bridge large language models (LLMs) with the APISIX Admin API, supporting querying and managing all resources

The tools it exposes

The server publishes 3 tools. What each one is for:

create_or_update_proto — Manage protobuf definitions
create_or_update_stream_route — Manage stream routes
Prerequisite — Follow the APISIX Getting Started guide to set up and run APISIX

Recorded tools

create_or_update_proto — Manage protobuf definitions
create_or_update_stream_route — Manage stream routes

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

Tool	What it does
create_or_update_proto	Manage protobuf definitions
create_or_update_stream_route	Manage stream routes

Configuration

Variable	Description	Required
APISIX_SERVER_HOST	Endpoint or connection string the server talks to.	Optional
APISIX_SERVER_PORT	Configuration value read at startup.	Optional
APISIX_ADMIN_API_PORT	Configuration value read at startup.	Optional
APISIX_ADMIN_API_PREFIX	Configuration value read at startup.	Optional
APISIX_ADMIN_KEY	Credential the server authenticates with.	Yes

Example prompts to try

“Use APISIX to create or update proto.”
“Use APISIX to create or update stream route.”
“Use APISIX to Prerequisite.”

Frequently asked questions

APISIX Model Context Protocol (MCP) server is used to bridge large language models (LLMs) with the APISIX Admin API, supporting querying and managing all resources Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.