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Cursor troubleshooting guide addresses rule implementation issues

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Cursor, an AI-powered code editor, has released a set of troubleshooting tips for users experiencing issues with its rule-following capabilities. The advice addresses common configuration errors, such as incorrect file extensions for rule files, improper use of the `alwaysApply` setting, and limitations in glob pattern matching for TypeScript files. These guidelines aim to help developers ensure their custom rules are correctly implemented and applied within the Cursor environment. AI

IMPACT Helps users of the Cursor AI code editor to better implement and utilize its custom rule features.

RANK_REASON Troubleshooting guide for a specific feature of an AI-powered code editor.

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Cursor troubleshooting guide addresses rule implementation issues

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · agentkitco ·

    Cursor ignoring your rules? Check these first: 1. The file ends in .mdc (a plain .md in .cursor/rules is ignored) 2. alwaysApply false with no description and n

    Cursor ignoring your rules? Check these first: 1. The file ends in .mdc (a plain .md in .cursor/rules is ignored) 2. alwaysApply false with no description and no globs means it only loads when you @-mention it 3. *.ts matches the root only; use **/*.ts 8 fixes, checked against Cu…

    LINKS agentkitco.com/…/cursor-rules-not-working

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