Cursor Rules Collection

This repository contains a collection of custom rules for the Cursor IDE to help with development, deployment, and best practices.

How to Use

First-Time Installation

1. Clone this repository or download the .mdc files
2. Run the installation script:
   • Windows: .\install.ps1
   • Mac/Linux: chmod +x install.sh && ./install.sh

Alternatively, you can manually create a .cursor/rules folder in your project and copy the desired .mdc files.

Updating Existing Rules

If you've already installed these rules and want to update to the latest version:

1. Pull the latest changes or download the latest release
2. Run the update script:
   • Windows: .\update.ps1
   • Mac/Linux: chmod +x update.sh && ./update.sh

The update script will only replace rules that have changed and add new ones, preserving any custom rules you may have created.

Available Rules

Development Approaches

• budget_dev.mdc - Budget-friendly development strategies
• innovative_solutions.mdc - Innovative solution approaches for resource-constrained development
• learning_path.mdc - Learning-focused development approach
• mvp_development.mdc - MVP development strategies for quick idea validation
• sustainable_dev.mdc - Sustainable development practices for long-term success

Deployment & Security

• deployment_safety.mdc - Safe deployment practices and security considerations
• live_app_security.mdc - Security best practices for live applications
• gitignore_templates.mdc - Gitignore templates for different project types

DigitalOcean Specific

• digitalocean_deployment.mdc - DigitalOcean deployment strategies and best practices
• digitalocean_nodejs.mdc - Node.js deployment on DigitalOcean
• digitalocean_static_sites.mdc - Static site deployment on DigitalOcean

Meta

• rul3s.mdc - Framework for creating and managing rules

Rule Creation Framework

The rul3s.mdc file contains a framework for creating your own rules, including:

• Rule structure
• Rule categories
• Rule creation process
• Naming conventions
• Tips for effective rules
• Main workflow template for editing files

DigitalOcean

The DigitalOcean-specific rules provide guidance for deploying applications to DigitalOcean's cloud platform. If you're planning to use DigitalOcean, you can get $200 in free credit for 60 days by signing up with this referral link:

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License

MIT