cursor-rules-generator
cursor-rules-generator
Install / Use
npx skills add tryalan-ai/cursor-rules-generatorInstalls into whichever agent you are using.
.cursorrules
Cursor IDE rules (legacy)
Quality Score
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Our assessment of cursor-rules-generator
cursor-rules-generator scores 59/100 on our quality scale, 4162nd of 4,630 Development & Engineering skills we index.
Its .cursorrules is 2.9 KB long, well organised into 12 sections with 6 code examples: a solid amount of guidance for an agent.
It has 11 GitHub stars, so there is little community track record yet; judge it on its content.
Maintenance, license and trust
- The repository was last updated about 15 months ago. Expect some instructions to reference tool versions or APIs that have since changed.
- Our last check on 2026-10-21 found the source still online.
- No license is declared. By default that means all rights are reserved: you can read it, but reusing or redistributing it is not clearly permitted. Ask the author before building on it commercially.
- Its trust signals score 68/100, with 3 cautions from licensing, adoption, age or documentation. These come from repository metadata, not a code audit — read the skill file before letting an agent act on it.
Safety scan
No issues foundOur scan of the whole file found no instruction hijacking, hidden characters, credential access, data exfiltration or destructive commands. An AI review of the same text found nothing harmful.
AI review by kimi-k2.7-code on 2026-09-24. Automated pattern scan on 2026-09-24. It catches known dangerous patterns, not every risk — read a skill before letting an agent act on it.
cursor-rules-generator compared with similar skills
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| Skill | Score | Stars | Updated | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cursor-rules-generator (this skill)by tryalan-ai | 59 | 11 | 15mo ago | .cursorrules |
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Frequently asked questions
- How do I install cursor-rules-generator?
- Run
npx skills add tryalan-ai/cursor-rules-generator. The install tabs above show the steps for each supported agent. - Which AI agents does cursor-rules-generator work with?
- It is written for Cursor, as a .cursorrules file. Other agents that read the same format can often use it too.
- Is cursor-rules-generator safe to use?
- Our scan of the whole file found no instruction hijacking, hidden characters, credential access, data exfiltration or destructive commands. An AI review of the same text found nothing harmful. It declares no license and scores 68/100 on trust signals. Skills are instructions an agent will follow, so read the file before installing it and do not approve commands you do not understand.
- Is cursor-rules-generator still maintained?
- The repository was last updated about 15 months ago. Expect some instructions to reference tool versions or APIs that have since changed.
Skill content
View source on GitHubCursor Rules Generator
A client-side web application for generating customized cursor rules based on your project preferences and tech stack.
Features
- Interactive Wizard: Step-by-step interface to configure your cursor rules
- Tech Stack Support: Support for React, Next.js, Vue, Node.js, and more
- Project Structure Options: Monorepo, microservices, or single application
- Code Quality Rules: Customizable linting and quality standards
- Documentation Templates: Generate appropriate documentation requirements
- Export Functionality: Download generated rules as
.mdcfiles
Getting Started
Prerequisites
- Node.js (v18 or higher)
- pnpm (v8 or higher)
Installation
- Clone the repository:
git clone <repository-url>
cd cursor-rules-generator
- Install dependencies:
pnpm install
- Start the development server:
pnpm dev
- Open your browser and navigate to
http://localhost:5173
Building for Production
pnpm build
The built files will be in the dist directory.
Preview Production Build
pnpm preview
Project Structure
cursor-rules-generator/
├── src/ # Source code
│ ├── components/ # React components
│ │ ├── ui/ # Reusable UI components
│ │ └── wizard/ # Wizard step components
│ ├── hooks/ # Custom React hooks
│ ├── lib/ # Utility functions and rule generation logic
│ ├── pages/ # Page components
│ └── types/ # TypeScript type definitions
├── index.html # Main HTML template
├── pnpm-lock.yaml # pnpm lockfile
└── package.json
How It Works
- Tech Stack Selection: Choose your primary framework and tools
- Project Structure: Configure how your project is organized
- Code Style: Set preferences for naming conventions and imports
- Task Types: Select what kinds of tasks you'll be working on
- Documentation: Configure documentation requirements
- Review & Export: Review your settings and download the generated rules
The application generates multiple .mdc (Markdown Cursor) files based on your selections, which can be used directly with Cursor IDE.
Technologies Used
- React 18 - Frontend framework
- TypeScript - Type safety
- Vite - Build tool and dev server
- Tailwind CSS - Styling
- Radix UI - UI component primitives
- React Hook Form - Form management
- Wouter - Lightweight routing
- Lucide React - Icons
- pnpm - Package manager
Contributing
- Fork the repository
- Create your feature branch (
git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature) - Commit your changes (
git commit -m 'Add some amazing feature') - Push to the branch (
git push origin feature/amazing-feature) - Open a Pull Request
License
This project is licensed under the MIT License.
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