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# Adding an MCP Server from Public Exchange

> For the full documentation index, see: https://docs.mulesoft.com/llms.txt

This workflow describes how to create an MCP server in API Manager by selecting an asset published
in the public Exchange (Provided by MuleSoft).

To base a new instance on an MCP server published to Exchange and maintained outside your
organization, use this workflow.

## Add an MCP Server or Agent Instance from Public Exchange

1.  Navigate to **Anypoint Platform** > **API Manager**.

2.  Select an instance type.

3.  Click **Add** to start the guided experience.

4.  Click **Next** until you reach the **Select asset from Exchange** step.

5.  In **Organization**, select **Provided by MuleSoft**.

    Selecting **Provided by MuleSoft** lets you browse and search assets that are publicly available
    in Exchange.

6.  To find an asset, search by name or filter using the **Provided by Mulesoft** tag.

    Use tags to narrow down the list of available assets.

7.  Select an asset from the list.

    The asset list shows the latest available version and the date it was published to Exchange. You
    can select a different version if needed.

8.  To review the asset details before continuing, click **View in Exchange**.

9.  Click **Next**.

> [!NOTE] When you select an asset from **Provided by MuleSoft**, API Manager automatically
> populates the instance metadata from Exchange, including the asset name and version.

1.  Continue through the remaining steps of the guided experience to configure the instance.

    The remaining configuration steps are the same as when creating an instance from a private
    Exchange asset.

2.  Review the configuration and click **Save**.

## What Happens Next

After the instance is created, you can manage it in API Manager like any other instance. This
includes applying policies, viewing instance details, and monitoring its status.

Public Exchange assets are treated as read-only sources. The instance maintains a reference to the
original Exchange asset rather than copying it into your organization’s private Exchange.

## See Also

- [API Manager Overview](https://docs.mulesoft.com/api-manager/latest/latest-overview-concept)

- [Anypoint Exchange Overview](https://docs.mulesoft.com/exchange/)

- [Adding an Omni Gateway Agent or Tool Instance](https://docs.mulesoft.com/api-manager/latest/create-instance-task-agent-tool)