Cursor AI Just Got Smarter 4 New Rule Types, Smarter Auto Gen, and Pro Tips!
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Video Summary: Cursor Rule System Improvements
- Overview of Changes
- Major updates to Cursor’s rule system over the past six weeks.
- Cursor documentation lacks detailed information on these changes.
- The video builds on the previous discussion of Cursor’s auto rules agile workflow.
- New Rule Types
- Four new rule types introduced (not documented):
- Agent Selected: The agent loads the full rule based on its description only if necessary.
- Always: Applied to every chat agent window or command.
- Auto Select: Automatically applies based on file type.
- Manual: Macro mode where users dictate when to use the rule.
- Rule Organization
- Rules can now be organized into subfolders, moving away from the previous method of using numeric prefixes for categorization.
- User Interface Enhancements
- User Interface tool allows for easier rule creation and configuration.
- Demo of New Features
- Demonstrated new rule creation process, including how the AI agent generates and applies rules effectively.
- Set up a rule for deep research using Tavly search to ensure time-relevant results by utilizing the system’s date.
- Future Usage Recommendations
- Use automated rule creation for new projects; avoid excessive predefined rules.
- Emphasize the importance of providing clear, detailed descriptions for rules to enhance agent performance.
- Continuous refinement of rules is essential to adapt to evolving project needs.
- Conclusion
- Encouragement to engage with the Cursor rule system and utilize new features for greater productivity.