create-rule

To create persistent project rules for AI guidance in Cursor, define your coding standards and file-specific patterns in .mdc files with YAML frontmatter. This skill generates these configurations within the .cursor/rules/ directory to enforce project-wide conventions.

.cursor/rules/ .mdc files are persistent configuration files with YAML frontmatter that provide contextual AI guidance. They work by applying project-specific coding standards and file-specific patterns to the AI based on defined file globs and scope.

You can enforce a specific error handling pattern across TypeScript files by creating a rule that targets the .ts file extension. The rule uses file globs and descriptions to guide the AI in applying the correct implementation consistently.

Yes, you can configure both project-wide configurations and file-specific patterns for AI coding standards. By setting apply-all parameters and defining specific file globs in the .mdc files, the AI receives the correct contextual guidance for each file type.

When setting up project conventions for AI, you need to clearly define the rule's purpose, scope, and file patterns. Providing a clear description and accurate file globs ensures the AI applies the coding standards effectively within the correct context.

AI generated code styles may not follow project conventions if persistent guidance rules are not configured. Defining project rules with clear descriptions and file globs in the .cursor/rules/ directory ensures the AI applies your specific coding standards.