38 guides available in the Cursor directory
Learn to create Cursor hooks that run custom scripts in response to AI agent actions. Build formatting, linting, testing, and validation automation.
Hands-on guide to using Cursor AI with practical coding examples. Covers project setup, AI-assisted coding workflows, and real-world application building.
Advanced Cursor techniques including context window optimization, multi-model strategies, codebase indexing, and workflow automation for experienced users.
Step-by-step tutorial for creating custom MCP servers to extend Cursor with proprietary databases, internal APIs, and custom developer tools.
Comprehensive collection of productivity tips covering AI commands, Composer workflows, voice coding, semantic search, and safe refactoring strategies.
Set up Cursor Automations to run AI agents automatically on events like PR creation, issue assignment, or code push.
Enable and configure Cursor YOLO mode for automatic terminal command execution. Learn allow/deny lists, safety practices, and when to use autonomous coding mode.
Add custom documentation sources to Cursor for more accurate AI suggestions. Index framework docs, API references, and internal wikis to reduce hallucinations.
Understand Cursor data handling, Privacy Mode, code indexing, and SOC 2 security certifications. Configure privacy settings for enterprise compliance.
Set up Cursor BugBot for automated pull request reviews. Configure custom review criteria and integrate into your team CI/CD workflow.
Integrate Cursor with Git for AI-powered commit messages, merge conflict resolution, branch management, and automated version control workflows.
Master Cursor Tab completion for intelligent multi-line code suggestions. Learn partial acceptance, auto-imports, cursor jumping, and comparison with GitHub Copilot.
Use Cursor Notepads for efficient context sharing across chat and composer sessions. Create reusable context blocks for architecture docs, guidelines, and templates.
Complete keyboard shortcut reference for Cursor IDE. Essential, AI-specific, navigation, and editing shortcuts to boost development speed.
Master prompt engineering techniques specifically for Cursor AI. Learn effective prompting patterns, constraint framing, and test-driven approaches.
Use Cursor Plan Mode to create detailed implementation plans before writing code. Review, modify, and approve AI-generated plans for complex tasks.
Learn Cursor Debug Mode for systematic bug hunting with hypothesis generation, runtime log instrumentation, and automated fix iteration.
Master Cursor Rules to customize AI behavior per project. Learn .cursorrules syntax, .mdc format, global vs project rules, rule composition, and real-world examples.
Seamlessly migrate from VS Code to Cursor IDE in 30 minutes. Import extensions, keybindings, themes, and settings with one click.
Step-by-step guide to configuring Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers in Cursor IDE. Connect databases, APIs, GitHub, Jira, and custom data sources to extend AI capabilities.
Master Cursor Composer for simultaneous multi-file editing. Learn keyboard shortcuts, best practices for prompting, diff previews, undo operations, and building entire applications.
Complete guide to Cursor Agent Mode - the default autonomous coding mode. Learn tool calls, YOLO mode, model selection, effective prompting, and how to maximize productivity.
Learn how to use Cursor Background Agents to offload coding tasks to remote cloud VMs. Covers setup, configuration, use cases for test generation, refactoring, and autonomous multi-step coding workflows.
Official Cursor guide covering Agent mode best practices including session management, context engineering, prompt clarity, file referencing, and how to get the most from autonomous multi-file edits.