kongctl 1.0: A Declarative, AI-Native CLI for Kong Konnect

Kong has launched kongctl 1.0, a new command-line interface (CLI) tool designed to enhance management of the Kong Konnect API platform programmatically. This tool provides a streamlined solution for developers, platform engineers, and AI coding agents by offering a fast, natively compiled CLI with a declarative engine, enabling efficient querying, configuration generation, and automation without state drift. With features like bundled agent skills, self-describing capabilities, and a plan-based approach, kongctl facilitates GitOps practices, supports various output formats, and integrates seamlessly with existing tools like Terraform and decK. Its design allows both human users and AI agents to manage APIs, control planes, and other resources effectively, while ongoing improvements are driven by agent-led evaluations and feedback loops. The tool is intended to expand resource coverage, deepen documentation integration, and enhance agent capabilities, positioning itself as a versatile alternative for managing Kong's API platform.