Getting StartedOverview

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:

  1. Sign Up - Create your free account
  2. Login - Access your workspace
  3. 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

  1. Sign Up (2 minutes)

    • Create your free account
    • Set up your organization
  2. Login (30 seconds)

    • Access your workspace
    • Understand session management
  3. Dashboard Overview (5 minutes)

    • Navigate the interface
    • Understand main sections
    • Access settings
  4. Create Your First Asset (10-15 minutes)

What’s Next?

After completing the Getting Started steps, explore these sections:

Need Help?

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!