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Cursor platform syncs rules with OpenAPI contract as single source of truth

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The developer platform Cursor has introduced a method to maintain synchronization between its internal rules and OpenAPI contracts. The core principle is to designate the OpenAPI document as the single source of truth for API details, preventing duplication and drift. Cursor rules should focus on conventions and navigation, referencing the OpenAPI contract rather than copying endpoint specifics. This approach ensures that rules remain accurate even when the API specification changes, as the generated tools and mocks will automatically reflect the updates. AI

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Cursor platform syncs rules with OpenAPI contract as single source of truth

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  1. dev.to — MCP tag TIER_1 English(EN) · Jeff ·

    Keeping Cursor's Rules and the OpenAPI Contract in Sync

    <p><strong>Quick answer:</strong> Cursor rules and an OpenAPI contract are two sources of truth that will drift the moment they are edited separately, and the agent ends up following whichever is more specific in the moment. The durable arrangement is to keep the OpenAPI document…

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