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cursor-local-dev-loop skill

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This skill enhances local development with Cursor by guiding keyboard-driven workflows and AI-assisted coding for rapid, productive iterations.

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---
name: "cursor-local-dev-loop"
description: |
  Optimize local development workflow with Cursor. Triggers on "cursor workflow",
  "cursor development loop", "cursor productivity", "cursor daily workflow". Use when working with cursor local dev loop functionality. Trigger with phrases like "cursor local dev loop", "cursor loop", "cursor".
allowed-tools: "Read, Write, Edit, Bash(cmd:*)"
version: 1.0.0
license: MIT
author: "Jeremy Longshore <[email protected]>"
---

# Cursor Local Dev Loop

## Overview

This skill helps optimize your local development workflow with Cursor IDE. It provides guidance on daily development patterns, keyboard-driven workflows, and efficient AI-assisted coding practices to maximize productivity.

## Prerequisites

- Cursor IDE installed and configured
- Project with development environment set up
- Git repository initialized
- Basic familiarity with Cursor AI features

## Instructions

1. Open project and let indexing complete
2. Review recent changes with git diff
3. Use Chat (Cmd+L) for planning and architecture
4. Use Composer (Cmd+I) for multi-file scaffolding
5. Use Tab completion for implementation
6. Use Inline Edit (Cmd+K) for quick fixes
7. Commit with AI-generated messages

## Output

- Efficient keyboard-driven workflow
- AI-assisted feature development
- Streamlined git integration
- Rapid iteration cycle

## Error Handling

See `{baseDir}/references/errors.md` for comprehensive error handling.

## Examples

See `{baseDir}/references/examples.md` for detailed examples.

## Resources

- [Cursor Workflow Guide](https://cursor.com/docs/workflow)
- [Keyboard Shortcuts Reference](https://cursor.com/docs/shortcuts)
- [Developer Productivity Tips](https://cursor.com/blog/productivity)

Overview

This skill optimizes your local development workflow when using the Cursor IDE. It outlines a keyboard-driven daily loop, AI-assisted coding techniques, and git-centered habits to accelerate feature work and bug fixes. The guidance is practical and focused on rapid iteration and reliable commits.

How this skill works

The skill walks you through a repeatable sequence: open and index the project, review diffs, plan with Chat, scaffold with Composer, implement with completions, and apply quick inline edits. It highlights Cursor shortcuts and AI features that replace repetitive actions and reduce context switching. The result is a tighter development loop with clear checkpoints for commits and testing.

When to use it

  • Starting a daily work session in Cursor to maximize productivity
  • Scaffolding new features across multiple files quickly
  • Implementing features that benefit from AI-assisted completions
  • Fixing bugs with fast inline edits and precise diffs
  • Preparing small, frequent commits with AI-written messages

Best practices

  • Wait for project indexing to finish before making large navigational or search changes
  • Run git diff at the start to ground your plan in recent changes
  • Use Chat (Cmd+L) to outline tasks and Composer (Cmd+I) for multi-file scaffolding
  • Rely on Tab completions for implementation, then refine with Inline Edit (Cmd+K)
  • Keep commits small and use AI-generated messages for consistent commit summaries
  • Integrate automated tests into the loop to validate quick iterations

Example use cases

  • Kick off a morning session: index project, review diffs, and create a 30-minute plan in Chat
  • Add a new API endpoint: scaffold handler and tests with Composer, then fill logic via Tab completion
  • Resolve a critical bug: jump to failing file, apply Inline Edit, run tests, and commit with an AI message
  • Refactor across modules: scaffold changes, iterate with completions, and verify with git diff before commit
  • Prepare a pull request with atomic commits and concise AI-summarized messages

FAQ

Do I need Cursor installed to use this workflow?

Yes. The loop assumes Cursor IDE is installed and the project is indexed.

What if indexing takes too long?

Pause heavy edits, run targeted searches, or let indexing finish before large multi-file changes to avoid stale results.