Using CursorAI as Your Developer Companion: A Complete Guide

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This guide will help you leverage CursorAI effectively, from initial setup to advanced usage patterns.</p> <h2> <a name="table-of-contents" href="#table-of-contents"> </a> Table of Contents </h2> <ul> <li><a href="#introduction">Introduction</a></li> <li><a href="#getting-started">Getting Started</a></li> <li><a href="#the-specification-writer">The Specification Writer</a></li> <li><a href="#development-workflow">Development Workflow</a></li> <li><a href="#advanced-features">Advanced Features</a></li> <li><a href="#privacy-and-security">Privacy and Security</a></li> <li><a href="#best-practices">Best Practices</a></li> <li><a href="#resources">Resources</a></li> </ul> <h2> <a name="introduction" href="#introduction"> </a> Introduction </h2> <p>CursorAI is more than just a code editor - it's an AI-powered development environment that can help you write, review, and improve code. You can significantly boost your productivity by understanding its capabilities and how to use them effectively.</p> <h2> <a name="getting-started" href="#getting-started"> </a> Getting Started </h2> <h3> <a name="model-selection-strategy" href="#model-selection-strategy"> </a> Model Selection Strategy </h3> <p>CursorAI provides access to different AI models, each with its strengths:</p> <ol> <li> <p><strong>Claude 3.5</strong></p> <ul> <li>Perfect for exploration and initial development</li> <li>Quick iterations and implementations</li> <li>Acts as your junior developer for task execution</li> <li>Ideal for brainstorming and context building</li> </ul> </li> <li> <p><strong>GPT o1</strong></p> <ul> <li>Excels at in-depth analysis</li> <li>Makes architectural decisions</li> <li>Writes detailed specifications</li> <li>Functions like a senior engineer</li> <li>Takes more time but provides deeper insights</li> </ul> </li> </ol> <h2> <a name="the-specification-writer" href="#the-specification-writer"> </a> The Specification Writer </h2> <h3> <a name="setting-up-your-specification-writer" href="#setting-up-your-specification-writer"> </a> Setting Up Your Specification Writer </h3> <p>Start with this foundational prompt:<br> </p> <div class="highlight js-code-highlight"> <pre class="highlight plaintext"><code>You are a software architect. Your task is to provide clear, precise specifications for engineers to implement. Focus only on the current features, avoiding theoretical or future considerations. Break down the specs feature by feature, keeping each prompt under 200 words. </code></pre> <div class="highlight__panel js-actions-panel"> <div class="highlight__panel-action js-fullscreen-code-action"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20px" height="20px" viewbox="0 0 24 24" class="highlight-action crayons-icon highlight-action--fullscreen-on"><title>Enter fullscreen mode</title> <path d="M16 3h6v6h-2V5h-4V3zM2 3h6v2H4v4H2V3zm18 16v-4h2v6h-6v-2h4zM4 19h4v2H2v-6h2v4z"></path> </svg> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20px" height="20px" viewbox="0 0 24 24" class="highlight-action crayons-icon highlight-action--fullscreen-off"><title>Exit fullscreen mode</title> <path d="M18 7h4v2h-6V3h2v4zM8 9H2V7h4V3h2v6zm10 8v4h-2v-6h6v2h-4zM8 15v6H6v-4H2v-2h6z"></path> </svg> </div> </div> </div> <h3> <a name="feature-definition-process" href="#feature-definition-process"> </a> Feature Definition Process </h3> <ol> <li>Structure your features clearly</li> <li>Include acceptance criteria</li> <li>Specify technical constraints</li> <li>Add technology stack requirements</li> </ol> <p>Example specification:<br> </p> <div class="highlight js-code-highlight"> <pre class="highlight markdown"><code>Feature: User Authentication Stack: Next.js 14, Prisma, PostgreSQL Description: Email-based authentication system with password reset Acceptance Criteria: <span class="p">-</span> Email/password signup <span class="p">-</span> Login with credentials <span class="p">-</span> Password reset flow <span class="p">-</span> Session management Technical Constraints: <span class="p">-</span> Must use Next-Auth <span class="p">-</span> JWT token-based </code></pre> <div class="highlight__panel js-actions-panel"> <div class="highlight__panel-action js-fullscreen-code-action"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20px" height="20px" viewbox="0 0 24 24" class="highlight-action crayons-icon highlight-action--fullscreen-on"><title>Enter fullscreen mode</title> <path d="M16 3h6v6h-2V5h-4V3zM2 3h6v2H4v4H2V3zm18 16v-4h2v6h-6v-2h4zM4 19h4v2H2v-6h2v4z"></path> </svg> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20px" height="20px" viewbox="0 0 24 24" class="highlight-action crayons-icon highlight-action--fullscreen-off"><title>Exit fullscreen mode</title> <path d="M18 7h4v2h-6V3h2v4zM8 9H2V7h4V3h2v6zm10 8v4h-2v-6h6v2h-4zM8 15v6H6v-4H2v-2h6z"></path> </svg> </div> </div> </div> <h2> <a name="development-workflow" href="#development-workflow"> </a> Development Workflow </h2> <h3> <a name="using-cursorrules" href="#using-cursorrules"> </a> Using CursorRules </h3> <p>CursorRules help maintain consistency in your codebase. Create a <code>.cursorrules</code> file in your project root to define coding standards and preferences.</p> <p>For Ruby on Rails projects, you can use this comprehensive template:<br> <a href="https://gist.github.com/dpaluy/a4facedfeb11894174cb23b648640a6f" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ruby on Rails CursorRules</a></p> <h3> <a name="code-tagging" href="#code-tagging"> </a> Code Tagging </h3> <p>Use the @/ symbol to help CursorAI focus on relevant code:<br> </p> <div class="highlight js-code-highlight"> <pre class="highlight plaintext"><code>@/src/components # Focus on components @/lib/utils # Focus on utilities </code></pre> <div class="highlight__panel js-actions-panel"> <div class="highlight__panel-action js-fullscreen-code-action"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20px" height="20px" viewbox="0 0 24 24" class="highlight-action crayons-icon highlight-action--fullscreen-on"><title>Enter fullscreen mode</title> <path d="M16 3h6v6h-2V5h-4V3zM2 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<p><strong>Preparation</strong></p> <ul> <li>Plan your prompts carefully</li> <li>Use simpler models for prompt refinement</li> <li>Think through what you want to achieve</li> </ul> </li> <li> <p><strong>Iteration</strong></p> <ul> <li>Be patient with o1 model responses</li> <li>Provide clear, reasoned explanations</li> <li>Build on previous responses</li> </ul> </li> </ol> <h3> <a name="workflow-optimization" href="#workflow-optimization"> </a> Workflow Optimization </h3> <p>For exploration:</p> <p><a href="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2F0w2aeqfg5chdol0q2n1w.png" class="article-body-image-wrapper"><img src="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2F0w2aeqfg5chdol0q2n1w.png" alt="Exploration Flow" loading="lazy" 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<p><strong>Data Indexing</strong></p> <ul> <li>Control automatic indexing</li> <li>Use manual indexing with "Compute Index"</li> <li>Understand what data is being indexed</li> </ul> </li> </ol> <h3> <a name="api-key-usage" href="#api-key-usage"> </a> API Key Usage </h3> <p>When using your API key:</p> <ul> <li>Requests still go through Cursor's backend</li> <li>Required for prompt construction</li> <li>Consider this in your security planning</li> </ul> <h2> <a name="best-practices" href="#best-practices"> </a> Best Practices </h2> <ol> <li> <p><strong>Model Selection</strong></p> <ul> <li>Use Claude 3.5 for exploration and quick tasks</li> <li>Switch to o1 for critical decisions</li> <li>Match the model to the task complexity</li> </ul> </li> <li> <p><strong>Code Organization</strong></p> <ul> <li>Use code tagging effectively</li> <li>Maintain a clear project structure</li> <li>Follow framework conventions</li> </ul> </li> <li> <p><strong>Documentation</strong></p> <ul> <li>Document AI-specific commands</li> <li>Keep track of successful prompts</li> <li>Note any limitations or workarounds</li> </ul> </li> <li> <p><strong>Testing</strong></p> <ul> <li>Test generated code thoroughly</li> <li>Use incremental changes</li> <li>Verify edge cases</li> </ul> </li> </ol> <h2> <a name="resources" href="#resources"> </a> Resources </h2> <ol> <li><a href="https://gist.github.com/dpaluy/a4facedfeb11894174cb23b648640a6f" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ruby on Rails <code>.cursorrules</code> Template</a></li> <li>Cursor's <a href="https://docs.cursor.com/get-started/usage" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">official documentation</a> </li> <li>Community templates and examples <ul> <li><a href="https://playbooks.com/course/introduction-to-cursor" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://playbooks.com/course/introduction-to-cursor</a></li> <li> <a href="https://cursor.directory/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://cursor.directory/</a> 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