Writing Cursor rules with a Cursor rule

a year ago

Cursor is a powerful tool for LLM-assisted coding but lacks episodic memory, requiring repeated instructions.
Cursor Rules are permanent instruction documents stored in `.cursor/rules/` to guide AI behavior in projects.
A meta-cursor rule serves as a template for creating other rules, reducing friction in rule creation.
Rules should include YAML frontmatter with `title`, `description`, `glob`, and optionally `alwaysApply`.
Content sections should cover introduction, pattern description, implementation steps, examples, and pitfalls.
Advanced features include file references (`@file`) and code blocks for better context and examples.
Best practices include starting simple, being specific but flexible, focusing on patterns, and keeping rules updated.
Team collaboration benefits from version-controlled rules, conventions, and review processes.
A minimal rule template helps quickly create new rules for consistent AI guidance.
Building systems for AI interactions saves time and improves consistency in projects.

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