Dashboard Overview

Learn to navigate the MA²D dashboard and understand the main interface components.

Dashboard Layout

When you first login, you’ll see the MA²D dashboard with these main areas:

Top Header

MA²D Logo (top-left) - Click to return to dashboard
Always visible across all pages

Search Bar

Global Search - Search across all your assets
Search by name, description, or tags
Results show MCP servers, Agent Cards, and tools
Press / keyboard shortcut to focus search

Organization Switcher

Shows your current organization name
Click to switch between organizations (if member of multiple)
Displays organization icon/avatar

Click your profile icon to access:

Profile Settings - Update your information
Account Settings - Password, email preferences
API Tokens - Generate tokens for API access
Logout - Sign out of MA²D

The sidebar contains the main sections of MA²D:

🔧 MCP Servers

Access your Model Context Protocol servers:

View all MCP servers
Create new servers
Manage tools, resources, and prompts
Test endpoints
Check compliance status

🤖 Agent Cards

Manage your Agent-to-Agent specifications:

View all Agent Cards
Create new cards
Define skills and capabilities
Configure input/output modes
Test interactions

✅ Design Rules

Configure quality and compliance rules:

View active design rules
Set compliance thresholds
Customize rule severity
View compliance reports
Organization-wide settings

📤 Publishing

Manage Anypoint Exchange integration:

Configure Anypoint credentials
Publish assets to Exchange
Track publication status
Manage versions
Update published assets

⚙️ Settings

Access system settings:

Organization details
User management
Team members and roles
Billing (if applicable)
Integrations
API configuration

Main Content Area

Welcome Panel

When you first login, you’ll see a welcome message with:

Getting Started Guide - Quick links to tutorials
What’s New - Recent updates and features
Tips & Tricks - Best practices

You can dismiss this panel after reviewing.

Quick Actions

Prominent buttons for common tasks:

+ Create MCP Server - Start designing a new server
+ Create Agent Card - Build a new Agent Card
Import from URL - Import existing MCP endpoint
Import OpenAPI - Convert OpenAPI spec

Recent Activity

Shows your recent work:

Recently Modified - Assets you’ve edited
Recently Created - New assets
Recently Published - Published to Exchange
Click any item to open it

Statistics Dashboard

Key metrics about your workspace:

MCP Servers

Total servers created
Active/enabled servers
Compliance score average
Tools count

Agent Cards

Total cards created
Skills defined
Published cards

Activity

API calls this month
Assets published
Team members active

Keyboard Shortcuts

Speed up your workflow:

/ - Focus search
C - Create new asset (context-aware)
Esc - Close modals/panels
? - Show keyboard shortcuts help

Breadcrumbs

Track your location:

Shows your current path
Click any breadcrumb to go back
Always visible below the header

Example: Dashboard > MCP Servers > my-server > Tools

Quick Switch

Navigate quickly between assets:

Press Cmd/Ctrl + K to open quick switch
Type to filter assets
Arrow keys to navigate
Enter to open

MCP Servers Section

Server List View

When you click “MCP Servers”, you’ll see:

List Columns:

Name - Server name and icon
Status - Draft, Published, Archived
Version - Current version number
Tools - Number of tools defined
Compliance - Score (0-100%)
Last Modified - Timestamp
Actions - Edit, Test, Publish, Delete

Filters:

Filter by status
Filter by compliance level
Search by name
Sort by various fields

Bulk Actions:

Select multiple servers
Bulk enable/disable
Bulk delete
Bulk publish

Server Detail View

Click a server to see:

Tabs:

Overview - Basic info, description
Tools - Manage tools
Resources - Manage resources
Prompts - Manage prompts
Mock Scenarios - Test data
Compliance - Design rules status
Endpoints - MCP endpoint URLs
Settings - Server configuration

Actions:

Edit server details
Test endpoint
Publish to Exchange
Clone server
Archive/Delete

Agent Cards Section

Card List View

Shows all your Agent Cards:

List Columns:

Name - Card name
Status - Draft or Published
Skills - Number of skills
Version - Current version
MCP Server - Associated server (if any)
Last Modified - Timestamp

Actions:

Create new card
Edit existing cards
Publish to Exchange
Delete cards

Card Detail View

Click a card to see:

Sections:

Basic Info - Name, description, version
Skills - Defined capabilities
Capabilities - Push, streaming, state management
Input/Output Modes - Configuration
Examples - Sample interactions
MCP Integration - Linked MCP servers
Publishing - Exchange details

Design Rules Section

Rules Dashboard

View and manage quality rules:

Current Status:

Overall compliance score
Active rules count
Violations by severity
Compliance trends

Rule Configuration:

Enable/disable rules
Set thresholds
Customize messages
Define exceptions

Violation Reports:

View all violations
Filter by rule type
Fix recommendations
Historical data

Settings Section

Organization Settings

Profile:

Organization name
Logo/avatar
Description
Contact information

Members:

Invite team members
Manage roles and permissions
Remove members
View activity logs

Integrations:

Anypoint Platform credentials
OAuth2 configuration
API tokens
Webhooks

User Settings

Personal Info:

Name and email
Avatar/profile picture
Timezone
Language preferences

Security:

Change password
Two-factor authentication (if available)
Active sessions
Login history

Notifications:

Email preferences
In-app notifications
Digest frequency
Alert settings

Common Tasks

Creating a New MCP Server

Click “MCP Servers” in sidebar
Click ”+ Add MCP Design Spec”
Choose creation method:
- Import from URL
- Import OpenAPI
- Create Mock
Fill in details
Click “Create Server”

Testing an Endpoint

Open an MCP server
Go to “Endpoints” tab
Copy the MCP endpoint URL
Use with MCP Inspector or cURL
View test results

Publishing to Exchange

Configure Anypoint credentials in Settings
Open the asset to publish
Click “Publish” button
Fill in Exchange metadata
Click “Publish to Exchange”
Track status in Publishing section

Mobile Experience

The dashboard is responsive and works on mobile devices:

Navigation - Collapsible sidebar
Touch-Friendly - Large tap targets
Optimized Views - Mobile-first design
Offline Support - View cached data

Access MA²D on tablets and phones for on-the-go access.

Dashboard Customization

Themes

Switch between themes:

Light Mode - Default bright theme
Dark Mode - Reduced eye strain
System - Follow OS setting

Toggle in profile menu.

Layout Options

Customize your view:

Sidebar width (drag to resize)
List vs Grid view for assets
Compact vs Comfortable density
Show/hide panels

Next Steps

Now that you understand the dashboard:

Create Your First MCP Server - Build something
Explore Features - Learn all capabilities
API Reference - Integrate with APIs
User Guides - Follow step-by-step tutorials

Tips for Productivity

Organize Your Work

Use Descriptive Names - Easy to find assets later
Tag Your Assets - Add metadata for filtering
Archive Old Servers - Keep list clean
Use Folders (coming soon) - Organize by project

Collaborate Effectively

Invite Team Members - Share the work
Use Comments - Discuss within assets
Track Changes - View modification history
Set Permissions - Control who can edit

Stay Updated

Check Recent Activity - See team progress
Review Notifications - Don’t miss updates
Monitor Compliance - Keep quality high
Track API Usage - Optimize performance

Ready to create? Head to the User Guides section for step-by-step tutorials on building your first assets!