feat: improve getting-started guide and add mcp hint

Author: joschan21

img/getting_started/charts.png

@@ -1,55 +1,50 @@
 ---
 title: Getting Started
-description: Create a Redis compatible database in seconds
+description: Create an Upstash Redis database in seconds
 ---
 
-<Check >
-**Prerequisite**
+Upstash Redis is a **highly available, infinitely scalable** Redis-compatible database:
 
-You need an account before creating a database, create one
-[here](https://console.upstash.com).
+- 99.99% uptime guarantee with auto-scaling
+- Ultra-low latency worldwide
+- Multi-region replication
+- Durable, persistent storage without sacrificing performance
+- Automatic backups
+- Optional SOC-2 compliance, encryption at rest and much more
 
-</Check>
+---
 
-## Create a Database
+## 1. Create an Upstash Redis Database
 
-Once you logged in, you can create a database by clicking on the plus sign at
-the top right corner.
+Once you're logged in, create a database by clicking `+ Create Database` in the upper right corner. A dialog opens up:
 
 <Frame>
   <img src="/img/getting_started/create-global.png" />
 </Frame>
 
-**Database Name:** Type a name for your database.
+**Database Name:** Enter a name for your database.
 
-**Primary Region and Read Regions:** Choose the regions for your database. For optimal performance, select the Primary region closest to where most of your writes will happen. Select Read Region(s) where most of your reads will happen. We have plans to expand support to additional regions and cloud providers. Feel free to send your requests to [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) to help us prioritize. 
+**Primary Region and Read Regions:** For optimal performance, select the Primary Region closest to where most of your writes will occur. Select the read region(s) where most of your reads will occur.
 
-Once you click on Create button, you should see your database up and running as
-below:
+Once you click `Next` and select a plan, your database is running and ready to connect:
 
 <Frame>
-  <img src="/img/getting_started/global-db-welcome.png" width="100%" />
+  <img src="/img/getting_started/database.png" width="100%" />
 </Frame>
 
-## Connect to Your Database
+---
 
-You can connect to your database with any Redis client. For simplicity, we will
-use `redis-cli` tool in this guide but please refer to
-[Connect Your Client](../howto/connectclient) section for more about connecting
-via Redis clients.
+## 2. Connect to Your Database
 
-`redis-cli` comes packaged with the official Redis distribution. If you do not
-have Redis installed, you can get it as described at
+You can connect to Upstash Redis with any Redis client. For simplicity, we'll use `redis-cli`. See the [Connect Your Client](../howto/connectclient) section for connecting via our TypeScript or Python SDKs and other clients.
 
-<a href="https://redis.io/topics/quickstart" target="_blank">
-  {" "}
-  Redis Quick Start
-</a>
-document. Now, you can connect to and run commands on your database as below:
+The Redis CLI is included in the official Redis distribution. If you don't
+have Redis installed, you can get it [here](https://redis.io/docs/latest/operate/oss_and_stack/install/install-redis/).
 
-```
+Connect to your database and execute commands on it:
+
+```bash
 > redis-cli --tls -a PASSWORD -h ENDPOINT -p PORT
-Warning: Using a password with '-a' or '-u' option on the command line interface may not be safe.
 ENDPOINT:PORT> set counter 0
 OK
 ENDPOINT:PORT> get counter
@@ -60,12 +55,16 @@ ENDPOINT:PORT> incr counter
 (int) 2
 ```
 
-Now you will start to see some action on the charts. Please go to
-[Metrics and Charts](../howto/metricsandcharts) section for detailed information
-about metrics and charts. Note that charts are updated every 10 seconds.
+As you run commands, you'll see updates to your database metrics in (almost) real-time. These database metrics are refreshed every 10 seconds.
 
 <Frame>
   <img src="/img/getting_started/charts.png" width="100%" />
 </Frame>
 
-Congratulations! You have created your first database with Upstash.
+Congratulations! You have created an ultra-fast Upstash Redis database! 🎉
+
+<Check>
+**New: Manage Upstash Redis From Cursor (optional)**
+
+Manage Upstash Redis databases from Cursor and other AI tools by using our [MCP server](https://upstash.com/docs/redis/integrations/mcp).
+</Check>