Add a scanner to discover, import, and sync MCP servers from Kong Gateway into Anypoint Exchange. Then you can govern the MCP servers and consume them in other applications.
Before You Begin
Before adding the scanner, verify that you have these prerequisites:
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Exchange Administrator permission
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Kong Control Plane Viewer permission
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Kong Gateway region
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Personal access token (PAT)
Credential scope required for discovering MCP servers:
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Kong Admin API read
Add a Scanner for Kong MCP Server
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Verify that you are in the business group where you want to add the scanner.
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From the sidebar in Exchange, click Scanners.
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Enter a name for the scanner.
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From Scanner Run Configuration, complete these fields or options:
Field/Option Value Run Schedule
Select a frequency and local time.
Sync Review
Select an option: Auto-resolve or Ask to review.
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From Connection Configuration, complete these fields:
Field Value Provider
Select Kong.
Platform
Select Kong Gateway.
Service Type
Select MCPs.
Authentication Method
Service Account selected by default.
Kong Gateway Region
Select the Kong Gateway region.
Personal Access Token
Enter the personal access token.
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Click Test Connection.
If the connection fails, review the Connection Configuration settings. Update the settings, and then test the connection again.
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To send email notifications:
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Select Advanced Settings and turn on Send Email Notifications.
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Enter an email address.
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Click Add Scanner.