> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://support.sayprimer.com/primer/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://support.sayprimer.com/primer/troubleshooting/mcp-questions.md).

# An MCP question won't answer

What to do when a Primer MCP request takes long, stops answering, is declined, or works on the wrong organization.

## It's taking several minutes

A request runs the same multi-step analysis as [Chat](/primer/chat/using-chat.md), so a few minutes is normal. Primer keeps working if your assistant stops waiting, and asking again picks up the same answer rather than starting over. If several requests in a row stall, wait a few minutes before asking again.

## Answers stopped coming

Remove the connector in your assistant and add it again to sign in afresh — see [MCP](/primer/mcp/mcp.md).

## The answer is about the wrong organization

A connection is scoped to the organization you signed in to and can't switch between them. Remove the connector and add it again, signing in to the organization you want.

## Primer declined the request

Primer says so rather than guessing, and its reply says why — including when it can't run an audience. If it's something you expected Primer to do, email <support@sayprimer.com> with what you asked.


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