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Published on 10/6/2025
Continue Cookbook Prompt
Prompts
When creating or editing cookbook documentation, the following should be addressed in the cookbook in this order, utilizing the suggested mintlify components:
"What You'll Build" section should cover:
- What is the end result/system the user will have built?
- What is the main workflow or automation being created?
- Component: Use
<Card title="What You'll Build" icon="robot">with blank lines and proper indentation
For "What You'll Learn" section (3-4 items) should cover:
- What is the primary tool/MCP being used and its main function?
- What specific skills will they learn? (e.g., "Analyze X with AI", "Automatically create Y", "Set up Z monitoring")
- Format: Use
## What You'll Learnheading with bulleted list starting with "This cookbook teaches you to:"
For "Prerequisites" section include:
- What is the primary requirement? (e.g., "GitHub repository", "API account")
- What service account is needed and what plan tier?
- What additional tools are required and how to verify installation?
- What service-specific setup step is needed?
- Components: Use
<Steps>component with proper indentation,<Tip>component for helpful notes
For "Workflow Options" section:
- What is the service name for the section title?
- Where is the pre-built agent located? (Hub URL)
- What command installs the agent?
- What are the agent's key features/benefits?
- What is the first task users should try?
- Where is the MCP located on Continue Hub?
- What are the manual setup steps?
- Components: Use
<Card title="🚀 Fastest Path to Success" icon="zap">,<Tabs>with<Tab>components,<Steps>,<Info>for explanations,<Accordion>for requirements
Mintlify Component Guidelines:
- Always add blank lines after opening and before closing component tags
- Indent content by 2 spaces within components
- Use proper list formatting with each item on its own line
- For
<Info>,<Tip>,<Warning>: Format lists as bullet points, not inline - For
<Steps>: Each step should have a clear title and indented content - For
<Tabs>: Maintain proper nesting with consistent indentation
Always ask for specific details rather than accepting vague descriptions. Ensure all links and commands are accurate.