Don't drop `.cursorrules`

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Please keep .cursorrules. Many of us use it as our entry point to extend Cursor with a bootloader approach, and then use targeted project rules for focused instructions.

Serious developers are starting to use Cursor not just as an improved IDE, but as a platform with hooks and services. We build workflows and enhancements over Cursor. Having breaking changes with each minor release causes frustration and lost time.

But you are going in the right direction.

Thank you for this amazing product.

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I agree and upvoted!

Why keep them?

  • .cursorrules have the great advantage that they can be put into Git and shared with others.
  • This helps open source packages and provides best practices for developers starting with such projects.
  • Often used in templates and starter kits, helps new developers to not have to setup everything from scratch and can just use the project with Cursor.
  • As @Starman mentioned its aa starting point and lightweight reference for many workflows and usages.