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create-rule

Create Cursor rules with YAML frontmatter stored as .mdc files.

Updated May 18, 2025
Search Tags:#project conventions#ai guidance#rules#yaml frontmatter#cursor#mdc#file globs
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/nthpaul/dotfiles --skill create-rule-nthpaul
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: create-rule
Source: https://github.com/nthpaul/dotfiles/tree/main/cursor/.cursor/skills-cursor/create-rule
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/nthpaul/dotfiles --skill create-rule-nthpaul

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Cursor users often lack persistent, project-specific guidance, leading to inconsistent AI answers and repeated clarification about coding standards, conventions, and file-specific expectations.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Creates persistent rule files: Produces .mdc rule documents under .cursor/rules/ with clear YAML frontmatter for discovery and enforcement.
  • Supports universal and file-scoped standards: Lets you choose between alwaysApply: true for global conventions or globs + alwaysApply: false for targeted patterns.
  • Guides rule authoring with structure: Ensures rules stay concise, actionable, and include concrete examples and required clarifying questions when scope or patterns are missing.

Quick Start

Ask the AI to create a Cursor rule for your project conventions, including the rule description and the file glob patterns it should apply to.

Frequently Asked Questions about create-rule

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I create Cursor rules for consistent AI coding assistance?▼

Cursor rule files require YAML frontmatter containing a `name`, `description`, optional `globs` for file-pattern targeting, and an `alwaysApply` boolean. This frontmatter structure ensures rules are properly discovered and enforced across your project.

How do I apply Cursor rules to specific file patterns instead of globally?▼

Before creating Cursor rules, define your project's coding standards, conventions, and file-specific expectations. You need a Cursor project environment configured with a `.cursor/rules/` directory to store the generated `.mdc` rule files for persistent AI guidance.

What's the difference between global and file-scoped Cursor rules?▼

Global rules use `alwaysApply: true` to enforce universal behavioral constraints across all files. File-scoped rules combine `alwaysApply: false` with `globs` to target specific file patterns, providing contextual instructions only where needed.

Why does my Cursor AI keep ignoring my project's coding conventions?▼

Cursor AI ignores conventions when rules lack proper YAML frontmatter or concise, example-driven content. Creating `.mdc` files in `.cursor/rules/` with `name`, `description`, and `alwaysApply` fields ensures persistent, project-specific guidance for reliable agent behavior.

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