# Cursor Rules Location How to add new cursor rules to the project 1. Always place rule files in PROJECT_ROOT/.cursor/rules/: ``` .cursor/rules/ ├── your-rule-name.mdc ├── another-rule.mdc └── ... ``` 2. Follow the naming convention: - Use kebab-case for filenames - Always use .mdc extension - Make names descriptive of the rule's purpose 3. Directory structure: ``` PROJECT_ROOT/ ├── .cursor/ │ └── rules/ │ ├── your-rule-name.mdc │ └── ... └── ... ``` 4. Never place rule files: - In the project root - In subdirectories outside .cursor/rules - In any other location 5. Cursor rules have the following structure: ``` --- description: Short description of the rule's purpose globs: optional/path/pattern/**/* alwaysApply: false --- # Rule Title Main content explaining the rule with markdown formatting. 1. Step-by-step instructions 2. Code examples 3. Guidelines Example: ```typescript // Good example function goodExample() { // Implementation following guidelines } // Bad example function badExample() { // Implementation not following guidelines } ```