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Cursor IDE users share tips for managing custom instructions

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A user on Reddit shared a method for managing custom instructions within the Cursor IDE to avoid repetitive explanations. The strategy involves separating general rules, such as asking clarifying questions before coding or maintaining a consistent style, into user-level settings. Project-specific instructions, like avoiding certain files or adhering to unique naming conventions, are stored in a project-specific configuration file. AI

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Cursor IDE users share tips for managing custom instructions

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  1. r/cursor TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/AgentPouchHQ ·

    how i stopped re-explaining the same stuff to cursor every chat

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>i kept typing the same &quot;don't touch that file&quot; and &quot;match my style&quot; stuff into every new chat and it was driving me nuts. what finally worked was splitting my rules in two.</p> <p>user rules (settings &gt; rules) are tiny and …

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