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# Exploring MCP Server Tools in the MCP Playground (Beta)

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

Use the MCP server playground to understand what an MCP server does and how it behaves without
connecting it to an external tool such as Postman, the MCP Inspector, or Claude Desktop. Instead of
reading only the overview and documentation, you explore the server’s tools, invoke them, and see
what they return, directly on the service detail page.

> [!NOTE] The MCP server playground is a pilot or beta service that is subject to the Beta Services
> Terms at [Agreements - Salesforce.com](https://www.salesforce.com/company/legal/) or a written
> Unified Pilot Agreement if executed by Customer, and applicable terms in the
> [Product Terms Directory](https://ptd.salesforce.com/?_ga=2.247987783.1372150065.1709219475-629000709.1639001992).
> Use of this pilot or beta service is at the Customer’s sole discretion.

## Before You Begin

Before getting started, make sure you have:

- An Anypoint Platform account.

- One of these permissions:

  - Exchange: Exchange Viewer

  - Exchange: Exchange Contributor

  - Exchange: Exchange Administrator

  For more information, see [Enhanced Experience Permissions](https://docs.mulesoft.com/general/exp-home-start#permissions).

## Open the MCP Server Playground

1.  In **Portfolio**, open the **MCP Servers** catalog and select the MCP server you want to test.

2.  On the service detail page, select the **Playground** tab.

## Inspect and Invoke Tools

The playground lists the tools inside the MCP server so you can explore each tool’s functionality
and description.

1.  In the tool list, select the tool you want to test.

2.  If you aren’t already authenticated to the MCP server, configure authentication. If you’re
    already authenticated, you don’t need to authenticate again.

3.  Configure the tool’s parameters in form or JSON format.

4.  (Optional) Copy the request snippet, which reflects your configuration.

5.  Select **Execute** to invoke the tool.

6.  Review the response, including the status code and the full JSON response body.

If required parameters are missing or validation fails, the playground shows an error or an
explanation of the failure.

## See Also

- [Testing Services with Playgrounds (Beta)](https://docs.mulesoft.com/general/exp-playground-overview)

- [Testing APIs in the API Playground (Beta)](https://docs.mulesoft.com/general/exp-playground-api)

- [Create MCP Servers with MCP Bridge](https://docs.mulesoft.com/general/exp-services-create-mcp-server)

- [Viewing Service Details in the Portfolio](https://docs.mulesoft.com/general/exp-services-view-details)

- [Connect the Enhanced Experience to Claude Desktop](https://docs.mulesoft.com/general/exp-claude-desktop-connect)