.cursorrules

What is .cursorrules?

.cursorrules is Cursor’s configuration format for customizing AI behavior. It defines coding rules, style preferences, and project context.

Owner: Anysphere (Cursor) Docs: Cursor Rules

Types of Rules

1. Project Rules (.cursor/rules/)

.cursor/rules/frontend.md

---
description: "Frontend coding guidelines"
globs: ["src/components/**", "src/pages/**"]
---

Use React functional components with TypeScript.
Prefer Tailwind CSS for styling.

2. User Rules

Global rules in Cursor settings.

3. .cursorrules (Legacy)

Single file in project root:

You are an expert TypeScript developer.

## Stack
- Next.js 15 with App Router
- TypeScript strict mode
- Tailwind CSS v4

Community Resources

• awesome-cursorrules — Community collection

Cursor now also reads AGENTS.md for universal instructions.

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