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create-rule

Create Cursor rules with YAML frontmatter and file patterns.

Updated Oct 28, 2022
Search Tags:#AI guidance#coding standards#project conventions#cursor#rule creation
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/patrykk21/dotfiles --skill create-rule-patrykk21
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: create-rule
Source: https://github.com/patrykk21/dotfiles/tree/main/cursor/skills-cursor/create-rule
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/patrykk21/dotfiles --skill create-rule-patrykk21

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill simplifies the process of creating and managing Cursor rules for AI agents, ensuring consistent guidance and coding standards.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Rule Creation: Generate rules for coding standards, project conventions, and file-specific patterns.
  • File Configuration: Create .mdc files for rules and specify file patterns and scope.
  • Use Case: Quickly establish a set of coding standards for a new project by creating rules in .cursor/rules/ that the AI agent can follow.

Quick Start

Use the create-rule skill to create a new rule for TypeScript standards in your project.

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 persistent AI coding guidance?▼

To create Cursor rules, you need to define the rule purpose, scope, and file patterns. This skill automates generating .mdc files with YAML frontmatter in your .cursor/rules/ directory to establish persistent AI guidance.

What are .mdc files and how do they manage project conventions?▼

.mdc files are Markdown configuration files using YAML frontmatter to define file patterns and scope. They manage project conventions by providing specific coding standards that the AI agent follows when working within matched file scopes.

How do I set up file-specific patterns for AI agents in Cursor?▼

You set up file-specific patterns by specifying target file globs and rule scope as inputs. The skill uses this information to configure YAML frontmatter, ensuring the AI agent applies the correct coding standards only to the designated files.

Do I need to manually write YAML frontmatter to configure project coding standards?▼

No, you do not need to manually write YAML frontmatter. By providing the rule purpose and target file patterns, the skill automatically structures the configuration to enforce your project coding standards without manual syntax formatting.

Can I quickly establish coding standards for a new project using file patterns?▼

Yes, you can quickly establish coding standards for a new project. The skill takes your defined conventions and file pattern scopes to generate the necessary rule files, allowing the AI agent to immediately follow your project guidelines.

What limitations exist when automating rule creation for Cursor environments?▼

The main limitation is that rule creation requires explicit input regarding rule purpose, scope, and file patterns. It cannot infer project conventions automatically, so you must manually define the standards before generating the configuration files.

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