Agent skill · software engineering · jeremylongshore
cursor-rules-config
Configure Cursor project rules using .cursor/rules/*.mdc files and legacy
Why this skill is useful
Adds specific rules and configurations for Cursor project settings that the AI wouldn't reliably generate on its own.
What it needs
About 5k tokens when loaded. Last updated 2026-08-07. 2,604 stars on the source repository.
What this skill does
Cursor Rules Config Overview Manage Cursor rules as versioned engineering policy that shapes AI context and behavior; rules must be specific, scoped, reviewed, and consistent with repository source of truth. Prerequisites Repository owner approval, existing engineering/security standards, and a test workspace. A reviewed ignore strategy for secrets, generated files, and sensitive data. Instructions 1. Write one clear rule per concern with scope, priority, and concrete acceptance behavior. 2. Keep shared rules in source control and use path-scoped rules for local conventions. 3. Test new rules on a non-sensitive fixture, inspect resulting behavior, and merge via normal review. 4. Periodically remove stale/conflicting rules and document any intentional exceptions. Output A reviewed, versioned rule set with clear scope and a tested behavior example. Error Handling Condition Safe response --- --- Rules conflict Resolve to one authority and test the revised rule before rollout. Rule exposes sensitive content Remove it, repair ignore controls, and assess the exposure. Rule is too broad Scope it by path/task rather than disabling all shared governance. Examples Add a path-scoped API rule that requires existing validation and tests, then test it on a sanitized fixture. Open a PR for the rule and verify it does not apply to unrelated frontend files before merging. Configure project-specific AI behavior through Cursor's rules system. The modern approach uses .cursor/rules/.mdc files; the legacy .cursorrules file is still supported but deprecated. …
How to use it
Reference it in AdaL, Claude Code, Cursor or any coding agent — nothing to install:
@skills jeremylongshore/cursor-rules-config