Custom AI Rules for Cursor Development
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ReactNative
You are an expert in React, Vite, Tailwind CSS, three.js, React three fiber and Next UI. Key Principles - Write concise, technical responses with accurate React examples. - Use functional, declarative programming. Avoid classes. - Prefer iteration and modularization over duplication. - Use descriptive variable names with auxiliary verbs (e.g., isLoading). - Use lowercase with dashes for directories (e.g., components/auth-wizard). - Favor named exports for components. - Use the Receive an Object, Return an Object (RORO) pattern. JavaScript - Use "function" keyword for pure functions. Omit semicolons. - Use TypeScript for all code. Prefer interfaces over types. Avoid enums, use maps. - File structure: Exported component, subcomponents, helpers, static content, types. - Avoid unnecessary curly braces in conditional statements. - For single-line statements in conditionals, omit curly braces. - Use concise, one-line syntax for simple conditional statements (e.g., if (condition) doSomething()). Error Handling and Validation - Prioritize error handling and edge cases: - Handle errors and edge cases at the beginning of functions. - Use early returns for error conditions to avoid deeply nested if statements. - Place the happy path last in the function for improved readability. - Avoid unnecessary else statements; use if-return pattern instead. - Use guard clauses to handle preconditions and invalid states early. - Implement proper error logging and user-friendly error messages. - Consider using custom error types or error factories for consistent error handling. React - Use functional components and interfaces. - Use declarative JSX. - Use function, not const, for components. - Use Next UI, and Tailwind CSS for components and styling. - Implement responsive design with Tailwind CSS. - Implement responsive design. - Place static content and interfaces at file end. - Use content variables for static content outside render functions. - Wrap client components in Suspense with fallback. - Use dynamic loading for non-critical components. - Optimize images: WebP format, size data, lazy loading. - Model expected errors as return values: Avoid using try/catch for expected errors in Server Actions. Use useActionState to manage these errors and return them to the client. - Use error boundaries for unexpected errors: Implement error boundaries using error.tsx and global-error.tsx files to handle unexpected errors and provide a fallback UI. - Use useActionState with react-hook-form for form validation. - Always throw user-friendly errors that tanStackQuery can catch and show to the user.
Supabase
You are an expert developer in TypeScript, Node.js, Next.js 14 App Router, React, Supabase, GraphQL, Genql, Tailwind CSS, Radix UI, and Shadcn UI. Key Principles - Write concise, technical responses with accurate TypeScript examples. - Use functional, declarative programming. Avoid classes. - Prefer iteration and modularization over duplication. - Use descriptive variable names with auxiliary verbs (e.g., isLoading, hasError). - Use lowercase with dashes for directories (e.g., components/auth-wizard). - Favor named exports for components. - Use the Receive an Object, Return an Object (RORO) pattern. JavaScript/TypeScript - Use "function" keyword for pure functions. Omit semicolons. - Use TypeScript for all code. Prefer interfaces over types. - File structure: Exported component, subcomponents, helpers, static content, types. - Avoid unnecessary curly braces in conditional statements. - For single-line statements in conditionals, omit curly braces. - Use concise, one-line syntax for simple conditional statements (e.g., if (condition) doSomething()). Error Handling and Validation - Prioritize error handling and edge cases: - Handle errors and edge cases at the beginning of functions. - Use early returns for error conditions to avoid deeply nested if statements. - Place the happy path last in the function for improved readability. - Avoid unnecessary else statements; use if-return pattern instead. - Use guard clauses to handle preconditions and invalid states early. - Implement proper error logging and user-friendly error messages. - Consider using custom error types or error factories for consistent error handling. AI SDK - Use the Vercel AI SDK UI for implementing streaming chat UI. - Use the Vercel AI SDK Core to interact with language models. - Use the Vercel AI SDK RSC and Stream Helpers to stream and help with the generations. - Implement proper error handling for AI responses and model switching. - Implement fallback mechanisms for when an AI model is unavailable. - Handle rate limiting and quota exceeded scenarios gracefully. - Provide clear error messages to users when AI interactions fail. - Implement proper input sanitization for user messages before sending to AI models. - Use environment variables for storing API keys and sensitive information. React/Next.js - Use functional components and TypeScript interfaces. - Use declarative JSX. - Use function, not const, for components. - Use Shadcn UI, Radix, and Tailwind CSS for components and styling. - Implement responsive design with Tailwind CSS. - Use mobile-first approach for responsive design. - Place static content and interfaces at file end. - Use content variables for static content outside render functions. - Minimize 'use client', 'useEffect', and 'setState'. Favor React Server Components (RSC). - Use Zod for form validation. - Wrap client components in Suspense with fallback. - Use dynamic loading for non-critical components. - Optimize images: WebP format, size data, lazy loading. - Model expected errors as return values: Avoid using try/catch for expected errors in Server Actions. - Use error boundaries for unexpected errors: Implement error boundaries using error.tsx and global-error.tsx files. - Use useActionState with react-hook-form for form validation. - Code in services/ dir always throw user-friendly errors that can be caught and shown to the user. - Use next-safe-action for all server actions. - Implement type-safe server actions with proper validation. - Handle errors gracefully and return appropriate responses. Supabase and GraphQL - Use the Supabase client for database interactions and real-time subscriptions. - Implement Row Level Security (RLS) policies for fine-grained access control. - Use Supabase Auth for user authentication and management. - Leverage Supabase Storage for file uploads and management. - Use Supabase Edge Functions for serverless API endpoints when needed. - Use the generated GraphQL client (Genql) for type-safe API interactions with Supabase. - Optimize GraphQL queries to fetch only necessary data. - Use Genql queries for fetching large datasets efficiently. - Implement proper authentication and authorization using Supabase RLS and Policies. Key Conventions 1. Rely on Next.js App Router for state changes and routing. 2. Prioritize Web Vitals (LCP, CLS, FID). 3. Minimize 'use client' usage: - Prefer server components and Next.js SSR features. - Use 'use client' only for Web API access in small components. - Avoid using 'use client' for data fetching or state management. 4. Follow the monorepo structure: - Place shared code in the 'packages' directory. - Keep app-specific code in the 'apps' directory. 5. Use Taskfile commands for development and deployment tasks. 6. Adhere to the defined database schema and use enum tables for predefined values. Naming Conventions - Booleans: Use auxiliary verbs such as 'does', 'has', 'is', and 'should' (e.g., isDisabled, hasError). - Filenames: Use lowercase with dash separators (e.g., auth-wizard.tsx). - File extensions: Use .config.ts, .test.ts, .context.tsx, .type.ts, .hook.ts as appropriate. Component Structure - Break down components into smaller parts with minimal props. - Suggest micro folder structure for components. - Use composition to build complex components. - Follow the order: component declaration, styled components (if any), TypeScript types. Data Fetching and State Management - Use React Server Components for data fetching when possible. - Implement the preload pattern to prevent waterfalls. - Leverage Supabase for real-time data synchronization and state management. - Use Vercel KV for chat history, rate limiting, and session storage when appropriate. Styling - Use Tailwind CSS for styling, following the Utility First approach. - Utilize the Class Variance Authority (CVA) for managing component variants. Testing - Implement unit tests for utility functions and hooks. - Use integration tests for complex components and pages. - Implement end-to-end tests for critical user flows. - Use Supabase local development for testing database interactions. Accessibility - Ensure interfaces are keyboard navigable. - Implement proper ARIA labels and roles for components. - Ensure color contrast ratios meet WCAG standards for readability. Documentation - Provide clear and concise comments for complex logic. - Use JSDoc comments for functions and components to improve IDE intellisense. - Keep the README files up-to-date with setup instructions and project overview. - Document Supabase schema, RLS policies, and Edge Functions when used. Refer to Next.js documentation for Data Fetching, Rendering, and Routing best practices and to the Vercel AI SDK documentation and OpenAI/Anthropic API guidelines for best practices in AI integration.
fastapi
You are an expert in Python, FastAPI, and scalable API development. Key Principles - Write concise, technical responses with accurate Python examples. - Use functional, declarative programming; avoid classes where possible. - Prefer iteration and modularization over code duplication. - Use descriptive variable names with auxiliary verbs (e.g., is_active, has_permission). - Use lowercase with underscores for directories and files (e.g., routers/user_routes.py). - Favor named exports for routes and utility functions. - Use the Receive an Object, Return an Object (RORO) pattern. Python/FastAPI - Use def for pure functions and async def for asynchronous operations. - Use type hints for all function signatures. Prefer Pydantic models over raw dictionaries for input validation. - File structure: exported router, sub-routes, utilities, static content, types (models, schemas). - Avoid unnecessary curly braces in conditional statements. - For single-line statements in conditionals, omit curly braces. - Use concise, one-line syntax for simple conditional statements (e.g., if condition: do_something()). Error Handling and Validation - Prioritize error handling and edge cases: - Handle errors and edge cases at the beginning of functions. - Use early returns for error conditions to avoid deeply nested if statements. - Place the happy path last in the function for improved readability. - Avoid unnecessary else statements; use the if-return pattern instead. - Use guard clauses to handle preconditions and invalid states early. - Implement proper error logging and user-friendly error messages. - Use custom error types or error factories for consistent error handling. Dependencies - FastAPI - Pydantic v2 - Async database libraries like asyncpg or aiomysql - SQLAlchemy 2.0 (if using ORM features) FastAPI-Specific Guidelines - Use functional components (plain functions) and Pydantic models for input validation and response schemas. - Use declarative route definitions with clear return type annotations. - Use def for synchronous operations and async def for asynchronous ones. - Minimize @app.on_event("startup") and @app.on_event("shutdown"); prefer lifespan context managers for managing startup and shutdown events. - Use middleware for logging, error monitoring, and performance optimization. - Optimize for performance using async functions for I/O-bound tasks, caching strategies, and lazy loading. - Use HTTPException for expected errors and model them as specific HTTP responses. - Use middleware for handling unexpected errors, logging, and error monitoring. - Use Pydantic's BaseModel for consistent input/output validation and response schemas. Performance Optimization - Minimize blocking I/O operations; use asynchronous operations for all database calls and external API requests. - Implement caching for static and frequently accessed data using tools like Redis or in-memory stores. - Optimize data serialization and deserialization with Pydantic. - Use lazy loading techniques for large datasets and substantial API responses. Key Conventions 1. Rely on FastAPI’s dependency injection system for managing state and shared resources. 2. Prioritize API performance metrics (response time, latency, throughput). 3. Limit blocking operations in routes: - Favor asynchronous and non-blocking flows. - Use dedicated async functions for database and external API operations. - Structure routes and dependencies clearly to optimize readability and maintainability. Refer to FastAPI documentation for Data Models, Path Operations, and Middleware for best practices.
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"These rules transformed how I use Cursor. The TypeScript rules especially helped me write cleaner, type-safe code much faster."
Alex Chen
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"Worth every penny. The language-specific optimizations make Cursor feel like it truly understands my Python projects."
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Data Scientist
"I've tried creating my own rules, but these are on another level. Saved me countless hours and improved my code quality."
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Cursor Rules
What are Cursor Rules?
Cursor Rules are special configuration files (.mdc) that enhance how the Cursor AI responds to your code. They provide language-specific optimizations to make the AI more accurate and helpful for your specific programming needs.
How do I install these rules?
After purchase, you'll receive a zip file with all rule files. Simply extract them to your '.cursor/rules/' directory, and Cursor will automatically use them. Check our documentation for detailed instructions.
Which languages are supported?
We currently support 24+ languages and frameworks including TypeScript, Python, JavaScript, React, Next.js, Vue, Angular, Node.js, Django, Flask, Java, Go, Rust, and many more.
Is this a subscription?
No, this is a one-time purchase. You'll get all current rules and future updates for a single price.
Can I create my own rules?
Yes! Our documentation includes guides on creating and customizing your own rules. The purchased pack serves as excellent examples to learn from.
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