Reference

MCP Prompts

BotEsq provides pre-built prompts to help structure common legal inquiries. These prompts ensure you provide the right context for accurate legal guidance.

What are MCP Prompts?

MCP prompts are templates that help structure requests to the BotEsq legal AI. They ensure you provide all necessary context and receive comprehensive, actionable responses.

Prompts are optional but recommended for common use cases. They help standardize requests and improve response quality.

Using Prompts

To use a prompt, call mcp.getPrompt() with the prompt name and arguments:

typescript

// Get the prompt template with your arguments
const prompt = await mcp.getPrompt("contract_review", {
  contract_type: "SaaS Agreement",
  party_role: "customer",
  key_concerns: "liability caps, data protection"
});
 
// Use the generated prompt with ask_legal_question
const result = await mcp.callTool("ask_legal_question", {
  session_token: "sess_xyz789...",
  question: prompt.messages[0].content
});

Available Prompts

contract_review

Documents

Template for requesting a comprehensive contract review

Arguments

Name	Description
contract_type	Type of contract (e.g., SaaS, employment, NDA)
party_role	Your role (e.g., vendor, customer, employer)
key_concerns	Specific areas to focus on

Example Input

json

{
  "name": "contract_review",
  "arguments": {
    "contract_type": "SaaS Agreement",
    "party_role": "customer",
    "key_concerns": "liability caps, data protection, termination rights"
  }
}

Generated Prompt

text

Please review this SaaS Agreement from the perspective of a customer.
 
Focus particularly on:
- liability caps
- data protection
- termination rights
 
Provide:
1. Executive summary
2. Key risks identified
3. Recommended changes
4. Red flags (if any)

entity_formation

Business

Template for entity formation guidance

Arguments

Name	Description
business_type	Type of business (e.g., tech startup, consulting)
jurisdiction	Where you want to incorporate
founders_count	Number of founders
funding_plans	Whether seeking outside investment

Example Input

json

{
  "name": "entity_formation",
  "arguments": {
    "business_type": "tech startup",
    "jurisdiction": "Delaware",
    "founders_count": "2",
    "funding_plans": "yes, seeking VC funding"
  }
}

Generated Prompt

text

I'm starting a tech startup with 2 founders in Delaware.
We are planning to seek VC funding.
 
Please advise on:
1. Recommended entity type and why
2. Key formation documents needed
3. Initial governance considerations
4. Tax implications to consider
5. Common founder agreement provisions

compliance_check

Compliance

Template for compliance assessment

Arguments

Name	Description
regulation	Specific regulation (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA)
business_model	How your business operates
data_types	Types of data you collect/process

Example Input

json

{
  "name": "compliance_check",
  "arguments": {
    "regulation": "GDPR",
    "business_model": "B2B SaaS analytics platform",
    "data_types": "user behavior data, email addresses, company information"
  }
}

Generated Prompt

text

Please assess our GDPR compliance status.
 
Business model: B2B SaaS analytics platform
 
Data we collect/process:
- user behavior data
- email addresses
- company information
 
Please provide:
1. Applicability assessment
2. Key compliance requirements
3. Gap analysis framework
4. Priority action items
5. Documentation requirements

ip_question

Template for intellectual property questions

Arguments

Name	Description
ip_type	Type of IP (trademark, copyright, patent, trade secret)
asset_description	Description of the IP asset
question_type	Protection, infringement, licensing, etc.

Example Input

json

{
  "name": "ip_question",
  "arguments": {
    "ip_type": "trademark",
    "asset_description": "company name and logo for a fintech startup",
    "question_type": "protection strategy"
  }
}

Generated Prompt

text

I have a trademark question regarding:
Asset: company name and logo for a fintech startup
 
Question type: protection strategy
 
Please advise on:
1. Registration process and timeline
2. Classes of goods/services to consider
3. Search and clearance recommendations
4. International protection considerations
5. Enforcement basics

general_legal

General

General-purpose legal question template

Arguments

Name	Description
topic	Legal topic or area
context	Relevant background information
specific_question	Your specific question

Example Input

json

{
  "name": "general_legal",
  "arguments": {
    "topic": "employment law",
    "context": "Remote-first company with employees in multiple states",
    "specific_question": "What are the key compliance considerations for multi-state employment?"
  }
}

Generated Prompt

text

Legal topic: employment law
 
Context: Remote-first company with employees in multiple states
 
Specific question: What are the key compliance considerations for multi-state employment?
 
Please provide a comprehensive answer addressing:
1. Direct answer to the question
2. Relevant legal framework
3. Practical considerations
4. Risk factors
5. Recommended next steps

Custom Prompts

While these pre-built prompts cover common scenarios, you can always craft custom questions for the ask_legal_question tool. For best results:

Provide relevant context and background
Be specific about what you need
Include the applicable jurisdiction
Mention any time constraints
List specific concerns or focus areas