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Using Archestra in Hackathons and Projects

  1. 1-command setup: Spin up the full Archestra platform in seconds using Docker, including the backend and chat UI, so you can skip setup and start fast.
  2. Built-in chat UI: Interact with and test MCP-based agents directly through a ChatGPT-style interface, with shared prompt management for teams.
  3. Large integration library: Plug into hundreds of prebuilt MCP integrations for tools and data sources like Slack, GitHub, databases, and APIs without writing glue code.
  4. Multi-LLM support: Experiment easily with different models such as GPT-4, Claude, or local open-source models to balance performance and cost.
  5. Secure by default: Run powerful agents with built-in guardrails that help prevent unsafe tool use, prompt injection, and data leaks keeping demos safe.
  6. Observability built in: Get live logs, metrics, and traces to debug, tune, and confidently demo your agent workflows.
  7. Cost control: Optimize usage with model routing and limits to stay within API budgets during the hackathon.
  8. Ready-made examples: Use existing guides and integrations with popular AI frameworks and tools to jump-start your project.

What is MCP?

The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is an open standard that enables AI agents to securely connect to external tools, data sources, and services. Think of it as the universal adapter that lets your AI communicate with any system - databases, APIs, file systems, and more.

With Archestra, you can build, deploy, and manage MCP servers that give your AI agents the tools they need to get real work done. Perfect for DevOps automation, SRE workflows, and building intelligent agent systems.