> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.smcps.net/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Prompts

> Design reusable prompt templates with auto-detected arguments

Prompts provide reusable message templates that MCP clients can retrieve and fill with arguments. They help standardize how LLMs interact with your tools and resources.

## Template Syntax

Prompt templates use `{argument_name}` syntax for variable substitution:

```
Analyze the {metric} data for {department} over the past {time_period}.
Focus on trends and anomalies. Present results as a structured summary.
```

When a client requests this prompt, it provides values for `metric`, `department`, and `time_period`.

## Arguments

Arguments are auto-detected from the template text. Each `{argument_name}` placeholder becomes a configurable argument:

| Property    | Description                                   |
| ----------- | --------------------------------------------- |
| Name        | Auto-detected from `{name}`                   |
| Description | Human-readable explanation                    |
| Required    | Whether the client must provide this argument |

### Auto-Detection

As you type the template, arguments are automatically extracted and listed. Adding `{new_arg}` immediately creates a new argument entry.

## Preview

The preview panel lets you test your prompt with sample values:

1. Enter test values for each argument
2. The preview shows the fully rendered prompt
3. Verify the output reads correctly before saving

## Managing Prompts

### Creating a Prompt

1. Navigate to **Prompts** in the sidebar
2. Click **New Prompt**
3. Enter a name and description
4. Write the template text with `{argument}` placeholders
5. Configure each detected argument
6. Click **Save**

### Editing and Deleting

* **Edit**: Click a prompt card to open the editor
* **Delete**: Click the delete icon and confirm

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## See Also

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Tools" icon="wrench" href="/user-guide/tools">
    Build SQL-backed tools that prompts can reference
  </Card>

  <Card title="Resources" icon="file-code" href="/user-guide/resources">
    Expose data as readable MCP resources
  </Card>

  <Card title="Flow Editor" icon="diagram-project" href="/user-guide/flow-editor">
    Manage prompts visually on the drag-and-drop canvas
  </Card>

  <Card title="Deployment" icon="rocket" href="/user-guide/deployment">
    Deploy your prompts as part of the MCP server
  </Card>

  <Card title="REST API" icon="code" href="/api-reference/overview">
    Prompt CRUD endpoints in the REST API
  </Card>
</CardGroup>