Best use case
Cursor is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
IDE: AI-first code editor with Agent mode and Composer
Teams using Cursor should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
$curl -o ~/.claude/skills/cursor/SKILL.md --create-dirs "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/hivellm/rulebook/main/templates/skills/ides/cursor/SKILL.md"
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/cursor/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How Cursor Compares
| Feature / Agent | Cursor | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
IDE: AI-first code editor with Agent mode and Composer
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
<!-- CURSOR:START --> # Cursor IDE Rules **IDE**: AI-first code editor with Agent mode and Composer ## Quick Start Cursor automatically reads: - `.cursorrules` (generated by `rulebook init`) - `AGENTS.md` (via `@AGENTS.md` references) ## Usage ```bash # In Cursor chat/composer: "Follow @AGENTS.md. Implement [feature] with tests (95%+ coverage)." # Agent mode (Ctrl+Shift+K): Use for complex multi-file changes Reference @AGENTS.md for standards # Composer (Cmd+I): Use for quick edits Reference @AGENTS.md when needed ``` ## Features - **Auto-context**: Reads .cursorrules automatically - **@ Mentions**: Use `@AGENTS.md` to include standards - **Agent Mode**: Autonomous multi-step implementations - **Composer**: Quick inline edits ## Workflow 1. Rulebook generates `.cursorrules` pointing to AGENTS.md 2. Use `@AGENTS.md` in prompts for explicit reference 3. Agent/Composer follows standards automatically 4. Review changes and run quality checks **Critical**: `.cursorrules` ensures Cursor follows AGENTS.md by default. <!-- CURSOR:END -->
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