Prompts
Create reusable prompts for AI assistants with optional arguments.
What are Prompts?
Prompts are reusable message templates that can be used by AI assistants. They can include dynamic arguments and return pre-formatted messages.
Scaffold a new MCP prompt
Why Use Prompts?
MCP prompts offer several advantages over ad-hoc instructions:
Reusability
Define once, use everywhere. Share prompts across your team for consistent AI interactions.
Standardization
Ensure consistent formatting and context for specific tasks like code reviews or documentation.
Customization
Use arguments to adapt prompts to different contexts while maintaining structure.
IDE Integration
Prompts appear in Cursor, VS Code, and Visual Studio for easy access during development.
IDE Integration
MCP prompts integrate seamlessly with modern development environments. When your MCP server is connected, prompts become available directly in your IDE.
Using Prompts in Cursor / VS Code
- Type
/: In the chat, type/to see all available MCP prompts - Select a prompt: Choose from the list (e.g.,
local-mcp/setup-mcp-server) - Fill Arguments: For prompt templates, a dialog will appear to fill in the required arguments