Which protocol is NOT natively supported by MuleSoft for API consumption?

MuleSoft natively supports a wide range of protocols for API consumption to facilitate data transfer and integration between different systems. Among the options listed, XMPP is the protocol that is not natively supported by MuleSoft for API consumption.

HTTP, FTP, and JMS are all commonly used protocols that MuleSoft has built-in support for. HTTP is the primary protocol for web services and APIs, allowing for communication over the internet. FTP is used for transferring files between clients and servers, while JMS (Java Message Service) enables communication in a variety of enterprise applications through message-oriented middleware.

XMPP, which stands for Extensible Messaging and Presence Protocol, is primarily used for instant messaging and presence information. While it is a powerful protocol in its domain, it is not the focus of MuleSoft's integration capabilities, which are more aligned with enterprise application integration, web services, and traditional file transfers. Therefore, it stands out as the protocol not natively supported by MuleSoft for API consumption.