Server Instructions: Giving LLMs a user manual for your server

Many of us are still exploring the nooks and crannies of MCP and learning how to best use the building blocks of the protocol to enhance agents and applications. Some features, like Prompts, are frequently implemented and used within the MCP ecosystem. Others may appear a bit more obscure but have a lot of influence on how well an agent can interact with an MCP server. Server instructions fall in the latter category. ...

November 3, 2025 · 9 min · Ola Hungerford (Maintainer)

MCP Prompts: Building Workflow Automation

MCP (Model Context Protocol) prompts enable workflow automation by combining AI capabilities with structured data access. This post demonstrates how to build automations using MCP’s prompts and resource templates through a practical example. This guide demonstrates how MCP prompts can automate repetitive workflows. Whether you’re interested in the MCP ecosystem or simply want to leverage AI for workflow automation, you’ll learn how to build practical automations through a concrete meal planning example. No prior MCP experience needed—we’ll cover the fundamentals before diving into implementation. ...

August 4, 2025 · 8 min · Inna Harper (Core Maintainer)