This document provides instructions for building a simple "Hello World" connector in Mule ESB in 5 minutes. It describes installing the Anypoint DevKit plugin, generating a connector project, implementing a "Hello World" example, and installing/using the connector in Mule flows. The process involves installing DevKit, generating a project template, implementing the connector code, and installing/testing the connector.

1. Mule ESB
How to build a Hello World connector in 5 minutes
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2. Contents
 Anypoint DevKit Plugin installation
 Connector project wizard
 Connector installation
 Connector utilization
 References
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3. Anypoint DevKit Plugin installation (1/2)
In order to start creating custom connectors, you need to install the DevKit Plugin:
 In the Install menu’s Work with (Help -> Install new software) drop-down menu, click the
down arrow and clickAnypoint DevKit Update Site. Click the checkbox for Anypoint;
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4. Anypoint DevKit Plugin installation (2/2)
 Proceed through the remaining steps in the wizard to install.
 Restart Studio.
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5. Connector project wizard (1/2)
 Create a Anypoint Connector Project
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6. Connector project wizard (2/2)
 Choose “Sdk Based”;
 Complete the fields as in the figure;
 Click Finish;
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7. Connector installation
 Right click on the newly created project and click “Anypoint Connector -> Install or Update” to
make your custom component available to flows;
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8. Connector utilization (1/3)
 In a new project, create a simple flow with an http Listener, and insert your newly created
component;
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9. Connector utilization (2/3)
 Configure your component in this way:
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10. Connector utilization (3/3)
 Complete filling the other required informations (Operation, Friend);
 Start your flow, and enjoy your component, pointing your favourite browser to your listening
flow!
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11. References
 https://docs.mulesoft.com/anypoint-connector-devkit/v/3.8/
 https://docs.mulesoft.com/anypoint-connector-devkit/v/3.8/creating-an-anypoint-connector-
project
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