Apache APISIX MCP

What is Apache APISIX MCP?

Apache APISIX MCP is a Model Context Protocol server for Apache APISIX, the cloud-native API gateway. APISIX is built on NGINX and LuaJIT, providing high-performance API management for Kubernetes and cloud-native environments.

Cloud-Native API Management

APISIX MCP understands cloud-native concepts like service discovery, canary deployments, and service mesh integration. AI models can help configure complex routing rules and plugin chains.

Configuration

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "apisix": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["apisix-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "APISIX_ADMIN_URL": "http://localhost:9180",
        "APISIX_ADMIN_KEY": "your_admin_key"
      }
    }
  }
}

Use Cases

Apache APISIX MCP serves cloud-native teams, Kubernetes operators, and organizations building microservices architectures who need AI-assisted API gateway configuration and management.