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Configuration file for enhancing AI coding assistant behavior

Core Idea: A Cursor Rules File is a markdown document that provides persistent guidance to the Cursor AI coding assistant, preventing repetitive errors and improving consistency across a project.

Key Elements

• Key features

  • Project-specific guidelines for the AI assistant
  • Persists across chat sessions
  • Helps avoid recurring errors
  • Improves code consistency
  • Markdown-formatted for easy editing and organization

• Technical specifications

  • File named "cursor-rules.md" in project root
  • Uses markdown syntax for improved readability
  • Can include code snippets, file paths, and specific instruction blocks
  • Sections can be organized with headers
  • Rules are processed automatically by Cursor

• Use cases

  • Enforcing project-specific directory structure
  • Requiring specific code formatting styles
  • Preventing known error patterns
  • Maintaining architectural decisions
  • Documenting critical project information for AI reference

• Implementation steps

  1. Create a new file in the project root named "cursor-rules.md"
  2. Structure the document with clear headers
  3. Include specific instructions about directory structure, coding conventions, and error prevention
  4. Update the file as new patterns or issues emerge
  5. Reference file paths and code samples when relevant

• Common patterns

  • Directory structure guidance
  • Command execution requirements
  • File naming conventions
  • Code style preferences
  • Architecture preservation rules
  • Problem-specific workarounds

Connections

• Related Concepts: Vibe Coding (parent methodology), Prompt Engineering (related skill)
• Broader Context: AI-Assisted Development (larger domain), Software Development Conventions (similar concept)
• Applications: Vectal Development (successful implementation), Next.js Projects (common application)
• Components: File Structure Documentation (important section), Error Prevention Guidelines (key component)

References

1. David Andre's documentation of Cursor Rules usage for Vectal
2. Example of progressive growth of rules file to 400+ lines through development

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Sources:

• From: David Ondrej - Empieza a programar como un profesional aquí te explicamos cómo