MCP Prompt Templates for Advanced Investigation

Reference to the Advanced Investigation MCP prompt templates for complex multi-step analysis and challenging AI responses.

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The Advanced Investigation MCP templates are designed to help you in the following scenarios:

  • When you have complex issues that require multi-step analysis or deep investigation
  • When initial AI responses don’t match your observations or evidence
  • When standard templates aren’t sufficient for your troubleshooting needs
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These templates use structured approaches for complex problems and help validate AI responses against your actual observations.

Multi-step troubleshooting

Use this template for complex issues requiring deep investigation through a structured three-step approach:

1. Broad analysis

Give me an overview of [component] error rates over the past [timeframe]
Include the top error types and affected volumes

2. Specific investigation

Show me detailed information about [specific error type] errors
Include affected resources and potential root causes

3. Solution focus

Based on the [error pattern] I'm seeing, what are the recommended fixes?
Prioritize by impact and implementation effort

What you will learn

  • Comprehensive error analysis methodology
  • Root cause identification through systematic investigation
  • Prioritized solution recommendations based on impact
  • Resource allocation and implementation planning
  • Multi-layered troubleshooting techniques

Evidence-based challenge pattern

Use this template in the following scenarios:

  • When the initial AI response doesn’t match your observations
  • When you have evidence contradicting the AI response
Based on [specific evidence you observed], I think that analysis is incorrect.
I can see [contradicting data / behavior] which suggests [alternative explanation].
Can you re-examine [specific aspect] and show me documentation supporting your findings?

What you will learn

  • How to challenge AI responses with evidence
  • Validation techniques for AI recommendations
  • Critical analysis and verification processes

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You can also explore the following templates:

Use caseTemplates
Getting startedGetting Started
Immediate problem solvingQuickstart
Deeper analysisExploration & Learning
Role-specific tasksRole-Based Templates

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