Export modes define how a development profile is converted into a deployable artifact. They determine the level of portability, security, and readiness for production environments. Choosing the correct export mode ensures that the artifact meets the requirements of its target environment.

The export process creates a deployable artifact from a development profile. There are two primary modes:
Command Purpose 
./mcpgen export <profile_name>
 Creates an artifact for development portability 
./mcpgen export <profile_name> 
--bundle prod
 Creates a hardened artifact for production deployment (recommended)
For more information about the optional flags that can be used during export, see Export profiles for production. It is recommended to use these flags applied sparingly to avoid introducing security risks.