What is a .cursorrules file?

A .cursorrules file tells Cursor AI how to write code for your project - coding style, patterns, and conventions.

Where do I put .cursorrules?

In your project root directory. Cursor automatically reads it when you open the project.

Tech stack, coding conventions, file structure, preferred libraries, and any project-specific rules.

.cursorrules is Cursor-specific. Use CLAUDE.md for Claude Code or .windsurfrules for Windsurf.

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