Tyk MCPs

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MCP capabilities

Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers help AI systems securely interact with external services and tools. They establish structured, governed connections that integrate seamlessly with your Tyk environment.

What are MCPs?

Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers extend AI systems by exposing external services, tools, and resources in a standardised way. They act as bridges between AI applications and external systems, securely managing authentication, access, and execution.

With Tyk MCPs, your AI agents can:

  • Access external data sources and APIs
  • Execute specialised tools and functions
  • Interact with system resources
  • Retrieve contextual information

MCPs use a defined protocol to connect AI agents with external systems, expanding AI capabilities while maintaining governance and control.

Why standardisation matters

The MCP specification standardises how AI agents discover and interact with external capabilities. This helps:

  • Simplify integration across diverse systems
  • Enhance security through consistent architecture
  • Promote interoperability with different vendor solutions
  • Improve governance when managing AI systems at scale

MCP for Enterprise use

Tyk extends the MCP model for enterprise deployments with the following capabilities:

  • Remote MCP catalogues and server support – Expose internal APIs and tools to AI assistants securely without requiring local installations.
  • Secure local MCP server deployment – Deploy MCP servers within controlled environments, integrated with Tyk AI Gateway for monitoring and governance.
  • Standardised protocols – Maintain interoperability standards for seamless integration into existing workflows.

These features enable enterprises to scale AI integrations securely while ensuring compliance and operational control.

Ready-to-use MCP options

Tyk offers several ready-to-use MCP integrations:

  • API to MCP – Convert existing APIs (via OpenAPI/Swagger specs) into MCP-accessible tools.
  • Dashboard API to MCP – Expose the Tyk Dashboard API for management and monitoring.
  • Tyk Docs MCP – Provide AI access to searchable Tyk documentation.

For more information on implementing MCPs, contact the Tyk team do discuss your specific use cases.