AI Prompting Tips for Memberstack

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AI tools can help you build faster, debug smarter, and get clearer answers, faster, when working with Memberstack. But it all depends on a good prompt. Below is a short set of real-world prompting examples you can copy, paste, and customize for your own work.

Providing Context in Your Prompts

AI tools generate better responses when you provide clear context about your project. The more direct and factual the better. The difference between a generic answer and a useful solution often comes down to the specifics you include upfront.

Types of Context to Include:

When prompting AI tools for Memberstack help, include:

• Platform: Specify whether you are using Webflow, custom HTML, React, WordPress, or another platform
• Project details: Describe what you are building (membership site, course platform, SaaS app, community)
• Design preferences: Include visual style (minimal, modern, corporate), color schemes, or existing design system. Provide logos or other graphics as needed or applicable
• Technical requirements: Mention performance needs, accessibility standards, mobile responsiveness, and/or browser support, as well as security and any other concerns
• Tone and user experience: Describe how you want users to feel and/or interact with the feature

Examples: Vague vs. Context-Rich Prompts:

Platform Context

Vague: "Create a signup form for Memberstack."

Context-rich: "Create a Memberstack signup form in Webflow with email and password fields. Use data-ms-form='signup' and style it to match our existing forms with 8px border radius and #E5E7EB borders."

Design Style Context

Vague: "Make a member dashboard."

Context-rich: "Build a member dashboard using Memberstack that matches a SaaS aesthetic. Use a sidebar navigation, card-based layout with subtle shadows, and a color scheme of navy (#1E3A8A) and white. Display member email, signup date, and profile image."

Project Goal Context

Vague: "Set up content gating."

Context-rich: "I am building a resource library for a coaching business. Create content gating in Memberstack where free members see 3 articles, paid members see all 20 articles. Use data-ms-content with Content IDs and add upgrade CTAs on locked content."

Technical Requirements Context

Vague: "Create a login system."

Context-rich: "Create a Memberstack login form optimized for mobile. Ensure touch targets are minimum 44px, use large readable text (16px minimum to prevent zoom on iOS), and include clear error messaging. Form should work on iOS Safari, Chrome mobile, and handle slow connections gracefully."

The important thing to remember is that there is no such thing as too much detail for the system to handle. Feed it piece by piece and confirm understanding as you go along so there is no confusion or misunderstanding.

Setup and Installation

Basic Memberstack Setup

"Create a Memberstack signup form in Webflow with the following data attributes: data-ms-form='signup', data-ms-member='email', and data-ms-member='password'. Style it with a modern, minimal design using soft shadows and rounded corners."

Integration with Specific Platform

"I am working with Memberstack on a Webflow site. Set up a login form that includes email and password fields. Use data-ms-form='login' and add a 'Forgot Password' link with data-ms-modal='forgot-password'. Make the form mobile responsive."

Adding Custom User Fields

"Set up a Memberstack signup form that collects custom user fields for firstName, lastName, company, and phoneNumber. Each field should use data-ms-member with the appropriate field ID from my Memberstack dashboard. Include validation that ensures the phone number is in the correct format and that company name is required."

Feature Customization

Conditional Content Display

"Using Memberstack, create a content block that only displays to non-verified members. Use data-ms-content='!verified' on the wrapper div. Inside, show a message prompting them to check their email with a button using data-ms-action='resend-verification-email'. For verified member content, simply do not add the verification attribute."

Custom Member Profile

"Create a member profile page using the Memberstack DOM Package. Display the member's email using data-ms-member='email', their signup date using data-ms-member='signup-date', and their profile image using data-ms-member='profile-image'. Add custom fields for firstName and lastName using their field IDs. Create an update form with data-ms-form='profile' where members can edit these fields."

Member Dashboard with Personalization

"Build a member dashboard using Memberstack that displays personalized content. Show the member's email using data-ms-member='email', their signup date using data-ms-member='signup-date', and their profile image using data-ms-member='profile-image'. Add quick action buttons: 'Update Profile' using data-ms-modal='profile', 'Manage Billing' using data-ms-action='customer-portal', and 'Logout' using data-ms-action='logout'. Style it to match a clean, modern SaaS dashboard aesthetic."

Content Gating by Plan Level

"Create a resource library where different articles are available based on membership level. In my Memberstack dashboard, set up Content IDs for basic, pro, and enterprise tiers. Use data-ms-content with these Content IDs to gate different sections. Add visual indicators showing which plan level is required to access locked content, with upgrade CTAs using data-ms-price:update with the appropriate Price ID for each plan."

Advanced Member Experiences

Onboarding Flow

"Design a multi-step onboarding flow for new Memberstack members. Step 1: Welcome message displaying their email with data-ms-member='email'. Step 2: Profile completion form using data-ms-form='profile' for bio and custom fields, with avatar upload using data-ms-action='profile-image'. Step 3: Plan selection using data-ms-price:update if they signed up without choosing a plan. Use the DOM Package's getCurrentMember method to check if profile fields are populated and show progress indicators."

Social Login Integration

"Implement social login for Memberstack using Google and Facebook. Add buttons with data-ms-auth-provider set to the appropriate Auth IDs from your Memberstack dashboard. On the profile page, create a section with data-ms-auth='manage-providers' where members can view connected accounts. Add disconnect buttons with data-ms-auth-disconnect='true' and customize the button text using data-ms-auth-connected-text to show 'Disconnect Google' or similar."

Password Management Flow

"Create a complete password management system. For logged-out members, add a 'Forgot Password' button with data-ms-modal='forgot-password' to launch the modal. For the custom reset form, use data-ms-form='reset-password' with inputs for the 6-digit code using data-ms-member='token' and new password. For logged-in members wanting to change their password, create a form using data-ms-form='password' with inputs for data-ms-member='current-password' and data-ms-member='new-password'."

Custom Scripts and Automation

Welcome Flow with DOM Package

"Using the Memberstack DOM Package, create a script that runs after successful signup. Import memberstackDOM from '@memberstack/dom', initialize it with your public key, then use getCurrentMember to retrieve the new member's data including email and custom fields. Display a personalized welcome message and guide them to complete their profile. Handle cases where the member data might not be immediately available with proper error handling."

Plan Upgrade Interface

"Build a plan upgrade interface using Memberstack. Create pricing cards for Basic, Pro, and Enterprise tiers. On each 'Upgrade' button, use data-ms-price:update with the corresponding Price ID from your Memberstack dashboard. For members who want to add an additional plan without switching, use data-ms-price:add instead. Add success messaging using data-ms-message='success' and data-ms-message-text='true' to display confirmation after checkout."

Member Verification System

"Build a verification reminder system for unverified members. Use data-ms-content='!verified' to show a banner prompting email verification only to unverified members. Include a button with data-ms-action='resend-verification-email' to let members request a new verification email. Add message containers using data-ms-message='success' and data-ms-message='error' with data-ms-message-text='true' to display feedback. Add a close button with data-ms-message-close='true'."

Payment and Subscription Management

Interactive Pricing Table

"Build an interactive pricing table for Memberstack plans showing Basic, Pro, and Enterprise tiers. Add a toggle for monthly versus annual billing (you will need different Price IDs for each billing period in Memberstack). On each plan's button, use data-ms-price:update with the appropriate Price ID. For logged-in members, show their current plan by wrapping that pricing card with data-ms-content using their plan's Content ID, then display a 'Current Plan' badge. Show trial status using data-ms-content='is-trialing'."

Free Plan Management

"Create a free plan option that members can add. Use data-ms-plan:add with your Free Plan ID on the 'Get Started Free' button. If you need members to clear any previously selected paid plans first, add a button or script with data-ms-price:remove='all'. After signup, if members upgrade to a paid plan and need to remove the free plan, use data-ms-plan:remove with the Free Plan ID."

Debugging and Troubleshooting

Login Form Issues

"My Memberstack login form is not working. The form has data-ms-form='login' and the input fields have data-ms-member='email' and data-ms-member='password'. When users click submit, nothing happens. Help me debug this by: 1) Checking if the Memberstack script is loaded correctly in the page head, 2) Verifying the form attributes match exactly as shown in documentation, 3) Looking for JavaScript errors in the browser console, 4) Ensuring the inputs are nested properly inside the form element with the data-ms-form attribute."

Content Visibility Problems

"I have content wrapped in a div with data-ms-content='!verified' but it is still showing for verified members. Walk me through checking: 1) Is the Memberstack script loaded before this content in the page? 2) Are there any JavaScript errors preventing Memberstack from initializing? 3) Is the attribute syntax exactly correct with no extra spaces or typos? 4) Could CSS be overriding the display property that Memberstack sets? Provide three possible solutions with explanations."

Integration Examples

Server-Side Member Management with Admin Package

"Using the Memberstack Admin Package in Node.js, create an Express middleware that verifies member tokens. Initialize the Admin Package with my secret key from environment variables (never hardcode it). Create a middleware function that extracts the token from the Authorization header, calls the verifyToken method, and either allows the request to proceed or returns a 401 error with a clear message. Include proper error handling for expired or invalid tokens."

Custom Member Dashboard with DOM Package

"Build a custom member dashboard using the Memberstack DOM Package in vanilla JavaScript. Import and initialize memberstackDOM with my public key (starts with 'pk_'). Use getCurrentMember to retrieve the logged-in member's data when the page loads. Display their email, signup date, and any custom fields. Add a logout button that calls the logout method from the DOM Package. Include loading states and error handling if no member is logged in, redirecting to the login page."

AI-Powered Memberstack Management

Using Claude with Memberstack MCP Server

"I want to set up the Memberstack MCP Server with Claude Desktop to manage my Memberstack projects using AI. Walk me through: 1) Adding the MCP server to my Claude Desktop configuration file using npx mcp-remote https://mcp.memberstack.com/mcp, 2) Authenticating with OAuth when I start a conversation, 3) Listing my apps and switching to the correct one, 4) Verifying my environment (SANDBOX vs LIVE) before making changes. Provide the exact JSON configuration needed."

Automated Member Operations with MCP

"Using the Memberstack MCP Server in Claude, I want to create a workflow for managing new members. Help me: 1) Switch to my SANDBOX environment for testing, 2) Create a test member with email and password, 3) Add them to my 'Free Tier' plan, 4) Search the Memberstack knowledge base for best practices on member onboarding, 5) Export a list of all sandbox members for review. Provide the natural language prompts I should use with Claude."

Pro Tips for Better Prompts

Always mention you are using Memberstack and specify your platform (Webflow, custom HTML, React, etc.)

Include specific data attributes you plan to use or need help with, referencing the exact syntax

Reference Memberstack documentation by asking AI to check official docs for current best practices and attribute syntax

Specify field IDs and plan IDs from your Memberstack dashboard so AI can incorporate them correctly

Distinguish between Content IDs, Plan IDs, and Price IDs as they serve different purposes in Memberstack

Ask for multiple approaches (simple, moderate, full-featured) to understand trade-offs and implementation complexity

Break complex requests into steps rather than asking for everything at once, especially for multi-form flows

Test frequently in your SANDBOX environment and refine your prompts based on results before going live

Mention security requirements if handling sensitive data, and clarify when to use Admin Package (server-side) versus DOM Package (client-side)

Specify user experience goals like mobile responsiveness, accessibility, or page load performance requirements

Include error states by asking how to handle failed logins, expired sessions, payment failures, or verification issues

Use the MCP Server when you need to manage Memberstack data, plans, and settings through natural language with AI assistants

Quick Prompt Templates

Basic Feature Prompt: "I am working with Memberstack on [platform]. I need to [specific task]. The feature should [requirements]. Use these data attributes: [list attributes with correct IDs]. Provide [simple/moderate/full] solution with explanation of approach."

Debugging Prompt: "My Memberstack [feature] is not working. I am using [list specific attributes and values]. When [describe action], [describe problem]. Help me debug by checking: [list 3-4 specific things to verify]. Provide step-by-step troubleshooting."

Integration Prompt: "I need to integrate Memberstack with [technology/platform]. I want to [goal]. Should I use the DOM Package or Admin Package? Walk me through: 1) Initial setup, 2) Authentication/initialization, 3) Key methods to use, 4) Error handling. Include code examples and security best practices."

MCP Server Prompt (for use with Claude): "Using the Memberstack MCP Server, I need to [task]. First, help me verify I am in the [SANDBOX/LIVE] environment and working with the correct app. Then [specific operations]. Finally, verify the changes were successful."