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4 changes: 2 additions & 2 deletions slayer/mcp/server.py
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Expand Up @@ -272,8 +272,8 @@ def create_mcp_server( # NOSONAR(S3776) — FastMCP tool-registration factory;
instructions=(
"SLayer is a semantic layer for querying databases. "
"Instead of writing SQL, describe what data you want using models, measures, dimensions, and filters. "
"Call help() for an overview of SLayer concepts, and help(topic='...') for deep dives on specific topics. "
"Typical workflow: list_datasources → models_summary → inspect → query. "
"Before calling any other SLayer tool, call help() first for an overview of SLayer concepts, then help(topic='...') for deep dives on specific topics. "
"Typical workflow: help → search → inspect → query. "
"To connect a new database: create_datasource → describe_datasource (verify + list tables) → ingest_datasource_models → models_summary."
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