{"id":10973,"date":"2026-02-05T16:50:23","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T21:50:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learndash.com\/support\/?post_type=docs&#038;p=10973"},"modified":"2026-02-05T17:03:30","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T22:03:30","password":"","slug":"learndash-ai-prompt-library","status":"publish","type":"docs","link":"https:\/\/learndash.com\/support\/kb\/learndash-mcp-server\/getting-started-with-learndash-mcp-server\/learndash-ai-prompt-library\/","title":{"rendered":"LearnDash AI Prompt Library"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This library contains <strong>tested prompt templates<\/strong> that work with the <strong>Model Context Protocol (MCP)<\/strong>. These examples are designed to give LearnDash users a reliable starting point when working with AI tools such as Angie or Cursor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>TIP<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Start with shorter prompts and expand as needed. Testing small changes first ensures predictable results from AI tools.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For best results, note whether the AI should create, update, or summarize content before running the prompt. Clear intent improves accuracy.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Course Management<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Update Course Dates<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cUpdate the course \u2018Semester 3\u2019 to start on November 5, 2025, and end on February 20, 2026.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Create Multiple Courses<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cCreate three open courses with the titles \u2018Rocks (Semester 1)\u2019, \u2018Rocks (Semester 2)\u2019, and \u2018Rocks (Semester 3)\u2019. Set their start dates to January 2026, February 2026, and March 2026.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Change Enrollment Settings<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cChange all courses with access mode \u2018buy now\u2019 to access mode \u2018closed.\u2019 Set their course price to unavailable.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Content Management<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Add a Required Virtual Lesson<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIn the course \u2018Rocks (Semester 1)\u2019, add a new lesson that requires attendance at a virtual session. On the lesson page, insert this link in a WordPress text block: https:\/\/learndash.com\/\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Create a Lesson with Assignment and Content<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIn the course \u2018Anza Rock,\u2019 create a lesson called \u2018Final Anza Rocks Assignment.\u2019 Enable assignment submission worth 100 points. Then locate the PDF file with a title containing \u2018anza rocks\u2019 in my media library. Add its content as blocks to the assignment lesson page.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>User and Group Management<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Enroll Specific Students<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cEnroll Student 1, Student 2, Student 3, Student 4, and Student 5 in the course \u2018Anza Rock.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Enroll from a CSV File<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cParse this CSV file and enroll all users into the course \u2018Safety Training 2025.\u2019 Match existing WordPress users by the email column. Return the names of any users who cannot be enrolled.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Create a Group and Assign Courses<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cCreate a new group called \u2018Rock Crazies\u2019 and assign the following courses to it: \u2018Rocks (Semester 1)\u2019, \u2018Rocks (Semester 2)\u2019, and \u2018Rocks (Semester 3).\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Content Organization<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tag Courses with AI<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cCreate a LearnDash course tag called \u2018AI.\u2019 Assign this tag to all courses with titles that mention MCPs or LLMs.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Suggest and Add Quizzes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAnalyze the course \u2018Anza Rock\u2019 and suggest where quizzes should be placed. Include a final quiz. Then create quiz posts at those locations with descriptions of the intended quizzes.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Content Creation from External Sources<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Convert an Article into a Course<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cUse the content from this article to create a LearnDash course. Include the images from the article in the course.<br>https:\/\/givewp.com\/content-marketing-project-management-nonprofits\/\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Convert a Transcript into a Course<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cUse this transcript to create a course titled \u2018World History Lecture Series.\u2019 Break it into 10 lessons with 2 topics each. Save all lessons as drafts.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Create a Developer Course<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cCreate a new LearnDash course called \u2018Yoast Advanced Development.\u2019 The audience is experienced developers familiar with PHP and WordPress hooks. Break the course into simple lessons and topics at a seventh-grade reading level. Save as draft.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Best Practices Reflected in Prompts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All prompts follow these patterns:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Structure<\/strong>: Sequential steps, limited to 3\u20135 operations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Clarity<\/strong>: Exact field names and values specified.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Status<\/strong>: Draft vs. published is clearly stated.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Context<\/strong>: Specific courses, files, or sources are referenced.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hierarchy<\/strong>: Course \u2192 Lesson \u2192 Topic order is respected.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Common Pitfalls to Avoid<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Too many operations (&gt;5) in a single prompt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vague or incomplete instructions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ignoring course hierarchy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using relative dates (\u201cnext semester\u201d) instead of fixed ones<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Forgetting to specify draft vs. published<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This library provides a foundation of tested prompts for LearnDash MCP users. Adapt these examples for your own site, and always keep prompts small, specific, and structured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For additional guidance on writing your own prompts, see <a href=\"https:\/\/learndash.com\/support\/kb\/learndash-mcp-server\/getting-started-with-learndash-mcp-server\/prompting-ai-agents-for-learndash\/\">Prompting AI Agents for LearnDash<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overview This library contains tested prompt templates that work with the Model Context Protocol (MCP). These examples are designed to give LearnDash users a reliable starting point when working with AI tools such as Angie or Cursor. 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