> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.ti.trilogy.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Create Your Own Hives

> Get started with MCP Hive - The largest MCP marketplace

Do you want to create your own MCP Servers? MCP Hive has you covered. You can create your own hives by using our API specification or by composing from existing tools.

<Note>
  Use hives as MCP servers by following [this](/products/mcp-hive/getting-started/hive-users) guide.
</Note>

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Using API Specification">
    Convert your existing APIs into hives by uploading OpenAPI/Swagger specifications. Follow these simple steps to create your own hive:

    <Steps>
      <Step title="Open the Hive Creator Dashboard">
        Click on the `Create Hive from OpenAPI` button. It will open the Hive Creator Dashboard.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Provide Details">
        Fill the details of your hive. Give it a name and description.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Upload the OpenAPI/Swagger specification">
        Upload your OpenAPI/Swagger specification (JSON or YAML) file.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Review Security Configuration">
        Review the security configuration of your hive. Security schemes are automatically detected from the API specification.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Add Tags (Optional)">
        Add tags to your hive to help users find it.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Create the Hive">
        Click on the `Create` button to create your hive.
      </Step>
    </Steps>

    <Note>
      Hive creation may take up to 10-15 minutes to complete.
    </Note>

    <Note>
      You can update your hive later by uploading a new OpenAPI/Swagger specification.
    </Note>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Compose from Tools">
    Combine existing tools and capabilities to create new, powerful hives. Ideal for creating complex workflows and custom solutions.

    <Steps>
      <Step title="Open the Hive Creator Dashboard">
        Click on the `Create Hive from Tools` button. It will open the Hive Creator Dashboard.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Provide Details">
        Fill the details of your hive. Give it a name and description.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Search and Select Tools">
        Search for tools by name or description. Select the tools you want to include in your hive.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Review Security Configuration">
        Review the security configuration of your hive. Security schemes are inherited from the selected tools.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Add Tags (Optional)">
        Add tags to your hive to help users find it.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Create the Hive">
        Click on the `Create` button to create your hive.
      </Step>
    </Steps>

    <Note>
      Hive creation may take up to 10-15 minutes to complete.
    </Note>

    <Note>
      You can update your hive later by uploading a new OpenAPI/Swagger specification.
    </Note>

    ### Watch Demo

    Watch how you can build a specialized Google Docs server with comments capability by merging Docs + Drive's comment APIs, enabling Claude Desktop to not only read and update my document but also leave intelligent comments and reviews throughout.

    <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/jJRSjVKFKQo" title="Creating Hives Tutorial" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen />
  </Tab>
</Tabs>