February 2026¶
ARC API – Plug and Play to speed Development¶
- MCP Tool - Register methods to an MCP
A new LoopBack extension that enables developers to expose their APIs and services as MCP Tools, allowing MCP clients to seamlessly discover and execute server-defined operations. It offers a true plug-and-play integration between LoopBack 4 applications and the Model Context Protocol (MCP).
Key Features
Automatic MCP Tool Discovery- Automatically scans the application at boot time and registers all methods decorated with @mcpTool(), eliminating manual metadata wiring.
Lifecycle-Managed Tool Registry- A dedicated McpToolRegistry service manages discovered tools, their handlers, and execution context in a clean, structured way.
ARC IaC – Infrastructure Automation at Your Fingertips¶
- FSx Module – File Storage Made Easy
The ARC Terraform FSx module simplifies provisioning and managing Amazon FSx across all supported file system types. It comes with built-in Active Directory integration, enterprise-grade storage capabilities, and ready-to-use examples for both Windows and Linux workloads.
Key Features
Supports all FSx types
- Windows File Server
- Lustre (Scratch & Persistent, S3-linked)
- ONTAP
- OpenZFS
- FSx File Cache
Active Directory Integration
- AWS Managed Microsoft AD
- Self-managed Active Directory
Enterprise Storage Capabilities
- ONTAP SVMs and volumes
- OpenZFS volumes, quotas, and snapshots
- Lustre Data Repository Associations
- IAM Identity Center Module – Centralized Access at Scale
The ARC IAM Identity Center module simplifies centralized management of AWS IAM Identity Center, enabling scalable permission set management, secure account assignments, identity store automation, and advanced access controls—with production-ready examples.
Key Features
Permission Set Management - Supports AWS-managed, customer-managed, and inline policies.
Permission Boundaries - Attach AWS-managed or customer-managed permission boundaries for enhanced security.
Account Assignments- Flexible user and group assignments across AWS accounts or Organizational Units (OUs).