> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://mintlify.com/aiven/aiven-docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Aiven developer tools

> Explore the tools and interfaces available to interact with the Aiven platform and manage your services.

You can interact with the Aiven platform using various interfaces and tools that best suit your workflow. From web-based consoles to command-line tools, APIs, and infrastructure-as-code solutions, Aiven provides multiple ways to manage your services.

## Available tools

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Aiven Console" icon="browser" href="/tools/console">
    Web-based interface for managing services, organizations, and billing
  </Card>

  <Card title="Aiven API" icon="code" href="/tools/api">
    RESTful API for programmatic access to the Aiven platform
  </Card>

  <Card title="Aiven CLI" icon="terminal" href="/tools/cli">
    Command-line interface for scriptable service management
  </Card>

  <Card title="Terraform Provider" icon="cube" href="/tools/terraform">
    Automate infrastructure provisioning with Terraform
  </Card>

  <Card title="Kubernetes Operator" icon="dharmachakra" href="/tools/kubernetes">
    Manage Aiven services within your Kubernetes clusters
  </Card>

  <Card title="SQL Query Optimizer" icon="sparkles" href="/tools/query-optimizer">
    AI-powered query optimization for PostgreSQL and MySQL
  </Card>

  <Card title="MCP Server" icon="plug" href="/tools/mcp-server">
    Access Aiven documentation from MCP-compatible clients
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Choose the right tool

### For getting started

If you're new to Aiven, start with the [Aiven Console](/tools/console) for a visual interface to explore services and features.

### For automation

* **Infrastructure as Code**: Use [Terraform Provider](/tools/terraform) or [Kubernetes Operator](/tools/kubernetes)
* **Custom scripts**: Use [Aiven CLI](/tools/cli) or [Aiven API](/tools/api)
* **CI/CD pipelines**: Integrate [Aiven API](/tools/api) or [CLI](/tools/cli) into your workflows

### For development

* **Quick testing**: Use [Aiven CLI](/tools/cli) for rapid service creation and testing
* **Application integration**: Use [Aiven API](/tools/api) for programmatic service management
* **Query optimization**: Use [SQL Query Optimizer](/tools/query-optimizer) to improve database performance

### For AI assistance

* **Documentation access**: Connect the [MCP Server](/tools/mcp-server) to AI clients like Claude, Cursor, or VS Code Copilot

## Authentication

All programmatic tools (CLI, API, Terraform, Kubernetes) require authentication using personal tokens:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Create a token">
    Generate a personal token from the [Aiven Console](https://console.aiven.io) under **User Profile** > **Tokens**
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure your tool">
    Each tool has specific token configuration methods - see the individual tool documentation for details
  </Step>

  <Step title="Secure your token">
    Store tokens securely and never commit them to version control. Use environment variables or secret management systems
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Related resources

* [Aiven Platform Documentation](https://aiven.io/docs)
* [API Reference](https://api.aiven.io/doc/)
* [GitHub Repositories](https://github.com/aiven)