MCP Prompts

MCP prompts are template generators that help AI models create structured conversations and interactions. They can be static or dynamic with parameters.

Creating Static Prompts

Use pikkuMCPPromptFunc to create static prompts:

import { pikkuMCPPromptFunc } from '../.pikku/pikku-types.gen.js'

export const staticPromptGenerator = pikkuMCPPromptFunc<unknown>(async () => {
  return [
    {
      role: 'user',
      content: {
        type: 'text',
        text: `This is a static prompt example. It does not take any arguments and simply returns a predefined message.`,
      },
    },
  ]
})

Dynamic Prompts with Parameters

Prompts can accept parameters to generate customized content:

export const dynamicPromptGenerator = pikkuMCPPromptFunc<{
  topic: string
  complexity: 'beginner' | 'intermediate' | 'advanced'
  includeExamples?: boolean
}>(async (services, { topic, complexity, includeExamples = false }) => {
  services.logger.info(
    `Generating progressive enhancement content for: ${topic} (${complexity})`
  )

  let content = `# Progressive Enhancement for ${topic}\n\n`

  switch (complexity) {
    case 'beginner':
      content += `This is a beginner-friendly introduction to ${topic}.\n\n`
      content += `Start with the basics and build up your understanding gradually.\n`
      break
    case 'intermediate':
      content += `This is an intermediate guide to ${topic}.\n\n`
      content += `Assumes some familiarity with related concepts.\n`
      break
    case 'advanced':
      content += `This is an advanced discussion of ${topic}.\n\n`
      content += `Deep dive into complex scenarios and edge cases.\n`
      break
  }

  if (includeExamples) {
    content += `\n## Examples\n\n`
    content += `Here are some practical examples for ${topic}:\n`
    content += `- Example 1: Basic implementation\n`
    content += `- Example 2: Advanced use case\n`
    content += `- Example 3: Common pitfalls to avoid\n`
  }

  return [
    {
      role: 'user' as const,
      content: {
        type: 'text' as const,
        text: content,
      },
    },
  ]
})

Registering Prompts

Register your prompts in the routes file:

// mcp.routes.ts
import { addMCPPrompt } from '../.pikku/pikku-types.gen.js'
import { staticPromptGenerator, dynamicPromptGenerator } from './mcp.functions.js'

addMCPPrompt({
  name: 'getStaticResource',
  description: 'A static prompt that returns a predefined message',
  func: staticPromptGenerator,
})

addMCPPrompt({
  name: 'dynamicPromptGenerator',
  description:
    'Generate educational content with progressive complexity and optional examples',
  func: dynamicPromptGenerator,
  tags: ['education', 'content', 'progressive', 'examples'],
})

Prompt Structure

Prompts return an array of messages with specific roles and content:

return [
  {
    role: 'user',        // 'user', 'assistant', or 'system'
    content: {
      type: 'text',      // 'text' or 'image'
      text: 'Your prompt content here',
    },
  },
]

Multi-Message Prompts

Prompts can return multiple messages to create conversation flows:

return [
  {
    role: 'system',
    content: {
      type: 'text',
      text: 'You are a helpful assistant specialized in web development.',
    },
  },
  {
    role: 'user',
    content: {
      type: 'text',
      text: `Please explain ${topic} in a ${complexity} way.`,
    },
  },
]

Use Cases

• Template Generation: Create consistent conversation starters
• Context Setting: Provide system-level instructions
• Educational Content: Generate structured learning materials
• Content Customization: Adapt content based on user preferences