Amazon API Gateway adds MCP proxy support
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This article announces Amazon API Gateway's new Model Context Protocol (MCP) proxy support, enabling REST APIs to work with AI agents and MCP clients.
- Transforms existing REST APIs into MCP-compatible endpoints for AI agents
- Integrates with Amazon Bedrock AgentCore Gateway for secure protocol translation
- Provides dual authentication for agent identity verification and secure outbound connections
- Enables AI agents to discover and select relevant APIs through semantic search
- No application modifications or additional infrastructure required
- Available in nine AWS regions where Bedrock AgentCore operates
In summary, API Gateway MCP proxy simplifies connecting REST APIs to AI agents by handling protocol translation and security automatically.
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