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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.

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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.

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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.