Prompt Generator
The Prompt Generator creates optimized system prompts that teach AI assistants how to use your connected Switchboard tools effectively. It includes service-specific gotchas, ID formats, and multi-step patterns.
Accessing the Prompt Generator
Section titled “Accessing the Prompt Generator”- Go to your Fp Switchboard Dashboard
- Navigate to a connected service page
- Click Generate Prompt to open the generator
Configuration Options
Section titled “Configuration Options”Platform
Section titled “Platform”Select your AI assistant platform. Each gets tailored instructions:
| Platform | Optimized For |
|---|---|
| Claude | Claude Desktop, Claude.ai, Claude Code |
| ChatGPT | OpenAI ChatGPT (web and API) |
| Gemini | Google Gemini |
| Grok | xAI Grok |
| Universal MCP | Any MCP-compatible client |
Detail Level
Section titled “Detail Level”| Level | Token Target | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Concise | ~1,000 | Core rules only |
| Standard | ~2,000 | Rules + key gotchas + ID formats |
| Detailed | Varies | Full gotchas, examples, multi-step patterns |
Fallback Mode
Section titled “Fallback Mode”| Mode | Behavior |
|---|---|
| Strict | Only use Switchboard tools. If a service isn’t connected, inform the user. Best for compliance. |
| Flexible | Prefer Switchboard tools but allow fallback to built-in AI integrations. Best for maximum functionality. |
Prompt Mode
Section titled “Prompt Mode”| Mode | Use Case |
|---|---|
| Full Prompt | Complete prompt with all guidelines, gotchas, and examples. Use when NOT installing a Claude Code skill. |
| Skill Mode | Minimal prompt with just tool access summary. Requires the fp-switchboard-mcp skill in Claude Code for full guidance. |
What Gets Generated
Section titled “What Gets Generated”The generated prompt includes:
- Platform preamble — AI-specific instructions for tool calling
- Connected services list — Which services are available and their tool counts
- Service guidelines — Per-service gotchas, tips, and patterns
- ID format reference — How to recognize and use service-specific IDs
- Error handling — How to handle common errors gracefully
- Multi-step patterns — Named workflows (e.g., “Create and assign a task” for project management)
Service-Specific Content
Section titled “Service-Specific Content”For each connected service, the generator pulls:
- Quick tips — Brief rules (e.g., “HubSpot IDs are numeric strings, not integers”)
- Common gotchas — Wrong vs. correct examples with severity badges
- ID format reference — Regex patterns and examples for each ID type
- Multi-step patterns — Complex workflows broken into sequential steps
Using the Generated Prompt
Section titled “Using the Generated Prompt”Add the generated prompt as your system prompt in Claude Desktop settings, or include it in your MCP server configuration.
Use Skill Mode and install the fp-switchboard-mcp skill for the most efficient setup. The skill provides service guidelines on-demand instead of loading everything into the system prompt.
Include the generated prompt in your system message when calling the AI API directly:
{ "system": "GENERATED_PROMPT_HERE", "messages": [...]}Permission-Aware Prompts
Section titled “Permission-Aware Prompts”If your services have specific permission scopes, the generator reflects this:
- Lists accessible vs. restricted operations per service
- Warns the AI not to attempt operations outside granted scopes
- Suggests alternative approaches when a permission is missing