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create-rule

Create and manage Cursor rule files with YAML frontmatter in .cursor/rules/.

2|Updated Apr 28, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#conventions#guidelines#frontmatter#rules#cursor#mdc
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/anyekoutouming/anyekoutouming --skill create-rule-anyekoutouming
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: create-rule
Source: https://github.com/anyekoutouming/anyekoutouming/tree/main/create-rule
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/anyekoutouming/anyekoutouming --skill create-rule-anyekoutouming

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps teams create and manage Cursor rule files to enforce coding standards, project conventions, and consistent patterns across a codebase and AI workflows, reducing ambiguity in agent guidance.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Define rules in .cursor/rules/ as .mdc files to enforce coding standards and project conventions.
  • Use frontmatter in each rule to describe its purpose and the file patterns (globs) it should apply to.
  • Quick-start templates and guidelines to create rules for common patterns and workflows.

Quick Start

Create a new file under .cursor/rules/ named example.mdc with a frontmatter description and globs, then write your rule content below.

Frequently Asked Questions about create-rule

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I create persistent Cursor rules for my project?▼

To create persistent Cursor rules, generate .mdc files inside the .cursor/rules/ directory with YAML frontmatter specifying the rule name, description, and file globs for project-wide AI guidance.

What are Cursor .mdc rule files and how do they work?▼

Cursor .mdc rule files are configuration documents in .cursor/rules/ that use YAML frontmatter to define name, description, and globs, ensuring consistent AI coding standards across matching file patterns.

Can I apply Cursor rules to specific file patterns in my codebase?▼

Yes, you can apply Cursor rules to specific file patterns by defining globs in the YAML frontmatter of your .mdc files, targeting only the relevant files for project conventions.

How do I enforce coding conventions across AI workflows in Cursor?▼

You enforce coding conventions across AI workflows by writing .mdc files in .cursor/rules/ with descriptive frontmatter, reducing ambiguity in agent guidance and maintaining consistent documentation.

Do I need a specific directory structure to manage Cursor rules?▼

Yes, you need a .cursor/rules/ directory containing .mdc files with YAML frontmatter that includes at minimum a name and description to govern AI guidance and globs properly.

What's the best way to set up project-wide AI guidance in Cursor?▼

The best way to set up project-wide AI guidance is creating .mdc files in .cursor/rules/ with frontmatter and rule content, using quick-start templates to enforce coding standards and workflows.

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