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
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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:

Use caseTemplates
Immediate problem solvingQuickstart
Deeper analysisExploration & Learning
Role-specific tasksRole-Based Templates
Advanced investigationAdvanced Investigation

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