---
description: This rule explains how to create new .mdc project rule files for the Cursor agent.
globs:
alwaysApply: true
---
# 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
}
```