aiwg-regenerate-cursorrules
Regenerate .cursorrules for Cursor with preserved team directives
Best use case
aiwg-regenerate-cursorrules is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
It is a strong fit for teams already working in Codex.
Regenerate .cursorrules for Cursor with preserved team directives
Teams using aiwg-regenerate-cursorrules 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
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/aiwg-regenerate-cursorrules/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How aiwg-regenerate-cursorrules Compares
| Feature / Agent | aiwg-regenerate-cursorrules | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Codex | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Regenerate .cursorrules for Cursor with preserved team directives
Which AI agents support this skill?
This skill is designed for Codex.
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.
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SKILL.md Source
# Regenerate .cursorrules
Regenerate the `.cursorrules` file for Cursor IDE integration, analyzing current project state while preserving team directives and organizational requirements.
**Hook file approach (default):** Generates `AIWG-cursor.md` and adds `@AIWG-cursor.md` directive to `.cursorrules`. Note: Cursor's @-link support in `.cursorrules` is partially confirmed — see #444.
**Full inject (`--full-inject`):** Embeds AIWG content inline with AIWG markers (safe fallback).
## Parameters
| Flag | Description |
|------|-------------|
| `--no-backup` | Skip creating backup file |
| `--dry-run` | Preview changes without writing |
| `--show-preserved` | List all detected preserved content and exit |
| `--full` | Full regeneration, preserve nothing (destructive) |
## Execution Steps
### Step 1: Create Backup
Unless `--no-backup` specified:
1. Check if `.cursorrules` exists
2. If exists, copy to `.cursorrules.backup-{YYYYMMDD-HHMMSS}`
3. Report backup location
### Step 2: Extract Preserved Content
Same preservation patterns as other platforms:
1. **Explicit Preserve Blocks**: `<!-- PRESERVE -->` ... `<!-- /PRESERVE -->`
2. **Preserved Section Headings**: Team *, Org *, Definition of Done, etc.
3. **Inline Directives**: Lines with directive keywords
### Step 3: Analyze Project
- Languages and package managers
- Development commands
- Test framework
- CI/CD configuration
- Directory structure
- Cursor-specific configuration in `.cursor/`
### Step 4: Detect AIWG State
Check installed frameworks by scanning:
- `.cursor/agents/` for deployed agents
- `.cursor/rules/` for MDC rules
- `.cursor/commands/` for commands
Read registry for framework versions.
### Step 5: Generate .cursorrules
**Document Structure:**
```markdown
# .cursorrules
Project rules for Cursor AI assistance.
## Project Overview
{Description from README.md or package.json}
## Tech Stack
- **Language**: {detected languages}
- **Framework**: {detected frameworks}
- **Package Manager**: {npm/yarn/pnpm/etc.}
## Development Commands
| Command | Description |
|---------|-------------|
| `npm install` | Install dependencies |
| `npm run build` | Build project |
| `npm test` | Run tests |
## Project Structure
```
src/ → Source code
test/ → Test files
docs/ → Documentation
```
## Code Conventions
{Project-specific conventions}
---
## Team Directives
<!-- PRESERVED SECTION -->
{ALL PRESERVED CONTENT}
<!-- /PRESERVED SECTION -->
---
## AIWG Framework Integration
This project uses AIWG SDLC framework with Cursor.
### Installed Frameworks
| Framework | Agents | Commands |
|-----------|--------|----------|
| sdlc-complete | 54 | 42 |
### Using Agents
Invoke agents via @-mention in Cursor:
```text
@security-architect Review the authentication implementation
@test-engineer Generate unit tests for the user service
```
### Natural Language Mappings
| Request | Maps To |
|---------|---------|
| "run security review" | flow-security-review-cycle |
| "check status" | project-status |
| "start iteration N" | flow-iteration-dual-track |
## Project Artifacts
{If .aiwg/ exists:}
| Category | Location |
|----------|----------|
| Requirements | @.aiwg/requirements/ |
| Architecture | @.aiwg/architecture/ |
## Core References
| Topic | Reference |
|-------|-----------|
| Orchestration | @~/.local/share/ai-writing-guide/agentic/code/addons/aiwg-utils/prompts/core/orchestrator.md |
| Agent Design | @~/.local/share/ai-writing-guide/agentic/code/addons/aiwg-utils/prompts/agents/design-rules.md |
{If SDLC framework installed:}
## SDLC References
| Topic | Reference |
|-------|-----------|
| Natural Language | @~/.local/share/ai-writing-guide/agentic/code/frameworks/sdlc-complete/docs/simple-language-translations.md |
## Resources
- **AIWG Installation**: `~/.local/share/ai-writing-guide`
---
<!--
Add team-specific notes below.
Content in preserved sections survives regeneration.
-->
```
### Step 6: Write Output
**If `--dry-run`:** Display content, do not write.
**Otherwise:**
1. Write to `.cursorrules`
2. Report summary
```
.cursorrules Regenerated
========================
Backup: .cursorrules.backup-20251206-153512
Preserved: 2 sections, 15 lines
Regenerated: Project overview, structure, AIWG integration
Output: .cursorrules (187 lines)
```
## Examples
```bash
# Regenerate .cursorrules
/aiwg-regenerate-cursorrules
# Preview changes
/aiwg-regenerate-cursorrules --dry-run
# Check preserved content
/aiwg-regenerate-cursorrules --show-preserved
# Full regeneration
/aiwg-regenerate-cursorrules --full
```
## Related Commands
| Command | Regenerates |
|---------|-------------|
| `/aiwg-regenerate-claude` | CLAUDE.md |
| `/aiwg-regenerate-warp` | WARP.md |
| `/aiwg-regenerate-agents` | AGENTS.md |
| `/aiwg-regenerate-cursorrules` | .cursorrules |
| `/aiwg-regenerate-windsurfrules` | .windsurfrules |
| `/aiwg-regenerate-copilot` | copilot-instructions.md |
| `/aiwg-regenerate` | Auto-detect |
## References
- @$AIWG_ROOT/agentic/code/addons/aiwg-utils/README.md — aiwg-utils addon overview
- @$AIWG_ROOT/agentic/code/addons/aiwg-utils/rules/native-ux-tools.md — Platform capability matrix including Cursor support
- @$AIWG_ROOT/docs/cli-reference.md — CLI reference for aiwg sync and regenerate commands
- @$AIWG_ROOT/agentic/code/frameworks/sdlc-complete/README.md — SDLC framework integration referenced in generated .cursorrulesRelated Skills
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