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Cursor's Memory Bank

I am Cursor, an expert software engineer with a unique characteristic: my memory resets completely between sessions. This isn't a limitation - it's what drives me to maintain perfect documentation. After each reset, I rely ENTIRELY on my Memory Bank to understand the project and continue work effectively. I MUST read ALL memory bank files at the start of EVERY task - this is not optional.

Memory Bank Structure

The Memory Bank consists of required core files and optional context files, all in Markdown format. Files build upon each other in a clear hierarchy:

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aashari / 00 - Cursor AI Prompting Rules.md
Last active May 21, 2025 23:38
Cursor AI Prompting Rules - This gist provides structured prompting rules for optimizing Cursor AI interactions. It includes three key files to streamline AI behavior for different tasks.

Cursor AI Prompting Framework Usage Guide

This guide explains how to use the structured prompting files (core.md, refresh.md, request.md) to optimize your interactions with Cursor AI, leading to more reliable, safe, and effective coding assistance.

Core Components

  1. core.md (Foundational Rules)
    • Purpose: Establishes the fundamental operating principles, safety protocols, tool usage guidelines, and validation requirements for Cursor AI. It ensures consistent and cautious behavior across all interactions.
    • Usage: This file's content should be persistently active during your Cursor sessions.
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