# Cursor Rules Config

> Configure .cursorrules for project-specific AI behavior. Triggers on "cursorrules", ".cursorrules", "cursor rules", "cursor config", "cursor project settings". Use when configuring systems or services. Trigger with phrases like "cursor rules config", "cursor config", "cursor".

- Skill: `majiayu000/cursor-rules-config` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds add majiayu000/cursor-rules-config`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/majiayu000/cursor-rules-config/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- License: MIT
- Author: majiayu000 (https://skillmd.com/u/majiayu000)
- Updated: 2026-09-09
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/majiayu000/cursor-rules-config

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# Cursor Rules Config

## Overview

### What is .cursorrules?
```
.cursorrules is a project-level configuration file that:
- Guides AI code generation style
- Enforces coding standards
- Provides project context
- Customizes AI behavior per project
```

## Prerequisites

- Cursor IDE installed and authenticated
- Project workspace open in Cursor
- Write access to project root directory
- Basic understanding of YAML syntax

## Instructions

1. Navigate to your project root directory
2. Create a new file named `.cursorrules`
3. Add project metadata (name, language, framework)
4. Define coding rules and conventions
5. Include examples of preferred patterns
6. Save the file and test with Cursor AI

## Output

- `.cursorrules` file at project root
- Customized AI code generation behavior
- Consistent code style across AI suggestions
- Project-specific context for Cursor AI

## Error Handling

See `{baseDir}/references/errors.md` for comprehensive error handling.

## Examples

See `{baseDir}/references/examples.md` for detailed examples.

## Resources

- [Cursor Documentation](https://cursor.com/docs)
- [YAML Syntax Guide](https://yaml.org/spec/)
- [Cursor Community Discord](https://discord.gg/cursor)