From APIs to AI Agents: Building Real AI Workflows with Kong

Securely delegate scoped OIDC access to AI agents and wrap APIs as MCP tools—using your existing Kong Gateway and IdP.

Learn how to turn existing APIs into action-capable AI agents by combining Kong Gateway (OIDC) with MCP-based tools. This live demo shows delegated authorization, scoped tokens, and how to wrap APIs as tools—without changing your gateway setup.

What you’ll learn:
- Why LLM agents fail (hallucinations, token waste, identity model)
- Agents = prompts + tools: action-oriented design vs. raw API calls
- Using Kong Gateway’s OIDC plugin with your IdP to delegate scoped access
- Building MCP servers to expose secure tools (search, book, check-in)
- Combining API tools with calendar, email, and Slack via delegated auth
- Token caching for repeat calls without reauthorization