Getting Started with UCM
Set up your AI environment to work with UCM. Configure the MCP server, get your API keys, and prepare for guided development.
What You'll Need
- • Node.js 18+ installed on your system
- • An AI assistant that supports MCP (Model Context Protocol)
- • Just a minute or 2 for setup
💡 Supported AI Assistants: Claude Desktop, Claude Code or any MCP-compatible client
Setup Process Overview
Get up and running with UCM in three simple steps. Each phase builds on the previous one to ensure a smooth setup experience.
Account Setup
Create your free UCM account
Sign Up for a Free Account
Create your free UCM account to store and manage your guidance artifacts:
Sign Up for UCM →You'll receive an email verification link to complete account setup.
Configure your MCP Server
Connect your AI assistant to UCM
Get Your Auth Token & MCP Configuration
Generate your auth token and get ready-to-use MCP server configurations for your AI assistant:
Get Auth Token & MCP Config →What You'll Get:
- • Your unique Author ID and auth token
- • Copy-paste ready Claude Desktop configuration
- • Claude Code CLI setup command
- • Complete MCP server connection details
Configure Your AI Assistant
The UCM MCP Server uses NodeJs and npx, and will download the ucm-mcp-server package (npm). Update the configuration using the details in the API Keys page.
Supported AI Assistants:
- • Claude Desktop - JSON configuration for MCP servers
- • Claude Code CLI - Command line setup
- • Continue.dev - VS Code extension
- • Any MCP-compatible AI client
Important: Restart your AI assistant after adding the MCP configuration to ensure the server connection loads properly.
Publish and Discover
Instruct your AI
Mandatory Starting Prompt
Use this prompt for your AI to easily use the MCP Server:
Expected Response
Your AI assistant should respond with UCM quickstart information, confirming the MCP server is connected and working properly. Your AI should also read your Author Index, which gives it key details about working with your own Context.
🎉 You're Ready!
Your UCM environment is configured. Now you can now store your own guidance and artifacts, or build applications with public Utaba AI guidance, proven patterns, and re-usable code.
🚀 Build Your First App
Follow our step-by-step guide to create a new application using UCM guidance and micro-block patterns.
Start Building →📚 Browse UCM Content
Explore the public utaba repository with battle-tested patterns, guidance, and implementations.
Browse Content →💡 Remember
Always start your AI conversations with "Read the UCM quickstart" to ensure your AI assistant understands the UCM context and follows proper workflows.