Konnect FAQs

Name: Konnect
Author: Kong

Question 1

What is Konnect?

Accepted Answer

Konnect is an MCP server that allows AI assistants, like Claude, to interact with Kong Konnect's API Gateway. It enables querying analytics, inspecting configurations, and managing control planes.

Question 2

How do I install and configure Konnect?

Accepted Answer

You'll need Node.js 20 or higher, a Kong Konnect account with API access. Clone the repository, install dependencies using npm, and set the KONNECT_ACCESS_TOKEN and KONNECT_REGION environment variables.

Question 3

What can I do with Konnect?

Accepted Answer

You can query API request analytics, list and inspect gateway services, routes, consumers, and plugins, and manage control planes and control plane groups, all through natural language via an AI assistant.

Question 4

What kind of data can I analyze with Konnect?

Accepted Answer

You can analyze API traffic patterns, including request volumes, status codes, and methods. Filter data by consumer, service, or route to identify performance bottlenecks or troubleshoot issues.

Question 5

What AI assistants are compatible with Konnect?

Accepted Answer

Konnect is designed to integrate with Claude and other AI assistants that support the Model Context Protocol (MCP).

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