Getting Started MCP Prompt Templates
Reference to the Getting Started MCP prompt templates for exploratory queries and discovering the MCP’s capabilities.
The Getting Started MCP templates are designed to help you in the following scenarios:
- When you don’t have any specific query or use case but just want to understand the MCP capabilities
- When you want to get an understanding of your RudderStack setup

These templates require no preparation — simply copy and use them to start exploring your RudderStack environment.
Templates
The following templates are available in the Getting Started category:
Get workspace overview
Use this template if you are new to the RudderStack MCP or just
want an overview or understanding of your RudderStack setup.
Give me a comprehensive overview of my RudderStack workspace
include all sources, destinations, and key configurations I should know about
What you will learn
- All active data pipelines in your workspace
- Source and destination configurations
- Recent activity and health status
- Key settings and integrations
- Current data volume and processing patterns
Discover MCP capabilities
Use this template when you want to understand what the MCP can help you with.
What can I do with this MCP tool?
Show me examples of questions I can ask about my RudderStack data pipelines
Follow-up questions to try:
Show me the insights you can provide about my [sources/destinations/transformations]
What types of troubleshooting can you help me with?
What you will learn
- Available MCP features and capabilities
- Types of analysis MCP can perform
- Question patterns that work best
- Integration possibilities with your workflow
Check your data flow health
Get an immediate assessment of your data pipeline performance and identify any issues that need attention.
Give me a health check of my data pipelines over the past week. Highlight anything that needs my attention
What you will learn
- Volume trends across all pipelines
- Error patterns or anomalies
- Performance bottlenecks
- Processing delays or failures
- Opportunities for optimization
Audit best practices
Use this template to ensure that your setup follows the RudderStack recommendations.
Audit my workspace configuration for best practices. Identify any improvements I should make for better performance or reliability
Areas covered
- Source and destination configurations
- Transformation efficiency
- Alert and monitoring setup
- Data governance practices
Next steps
Once you are comfortable with these foundational templates, explore these specialized prompt categories:
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