How to Set Up Cursor Rules: A Step-by-Step Tutorial

Introduction to Cursor Rules

Cursor IDE is a powerful AI-powered code editor. By setting up Cursor rules with Rulesforge, you can ensure your AI assistant follows your team's guidelines consistently.

Step 1: Create Your Rules

Start by creating your Cursor rules in Rulesforge. Organize them by project, team, or category.

Step 2: Configure MCP Integration

Follow our MCP integration guide to connect Rulesforge with Cursor IDE. This allows your rules to be automatically loaded.

Step 3: Set Active Tags

Use tags to control which rules are active for different projects or contexts. This gives you fine-grained control over your AI assistant's behavior.