Getting Started with MA²D
Welcome to MA²D! This guide will help you start using the MuleSoft Agentic Asset Designer to create, test, and publish MCP servers and Agent Cards.
What is MA²D?
MA²D is a no-code platform that enables you to:
- Design MCP Servers - Create Model Context Protocol servers with tools, resources, and prompts
- Build Agent Cards - Define Agent-to-Agent (A2A) interaction specifications
- Test with Mocks - Create realistic mock scenarios before deployment
- Ensure Compliance - Built-in design rules validate quality and consistency
- Publish to Exchange - Share your work on Anypoint Exchange
Accessing MA²D
MA²D is available as a hosted service - no installation required!
Access URL: https://ma2d-ai.com
Simply visit the website and create an account to get started.
Quick Start Steps
Follow these steps to begin using MA²D:
- Sign Up - Create your free account
- Login - Access your workspace
- Explore the Dashboard - Learn the interface
What You Can Do
Create MCP Servers
Design Model Context Protocol servers that expose:
- Tools - Functions AI agents can execute
- Resources - Data sources agents can read
- Prompts - Interaction templates for agents
Choose from three creation methods:
- Import from existing HTTP-Streamable endpoint
- Convert OpenAPI specifications
- Build mock servers from scratch
Build Agent Cards
Define how AI agents interact with each other:
- Skills - Capabilities your agent provides
- Examples - Sample interactions
- Input/Output Modes - Supported communication formats
Test & Validate
- Create mock scenarios with realistic responses
- Test endpoints before publishing
- Check compliance with design rules
- Validate against MCP protocol standards
Publish to Anypoint Exchange
Share your assets with your organization or the public:
- One-click publishing to Anypoint Exchange
- Version management
- Visibility control (Public/Private/Organization)
- OAuth2 and Basic Auth support
No Installation Required
Unlike traditional platforms, MA²D requires no setup:
- ✅ No software to install
- ✅ No database to configure
- ✅ No deployment to manage
- ✅ Automatic backups
- ✅ Always up-to-date
Just sign up and start creating!
Prerequisites
To use MA²D, you’ll need:
- Email Address - For account creation
- Modern Web Browser - Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge (latest versions)
- Internet Connection - To access the hosted platform
Optional:
- Anypoint Platform Account - If you want to publish to Anypoint Exchange
That’s it! No development tools or technical setup required.
Your First Steps
Ready to start? Follow the path below:
Step-by-Step Path
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Sign Up (2 minutes)
- Create your free account
- Set up your organization
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Login (30 seconds)
- Access your workspace
- Understand session management
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Dashboard Overview (5 minutes)
- Navigate the interface
- Understand main sections
- Access settings
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Create Your First Asset (10-15 minutes)
What’s Next?
After completing the Getting Started steps, explore these sections:
- Core Concepts - Understand MCP Protocol and Agent Cards
- Features - Deep dive into all features
- User Guides - Step-by-step tutorials
- API Reference - Complete API documentation
Need Help?
- Documentation: Browse this documentation for detailed guides
- GitHub Issues: Report problems or ask questions
- Examples: Check the specs/ directory
Support Channels
MA²D is an open-source project created and maintained by:
Learn more on the About page.
Ready to begin? Start with Sign Up to create your account!