How to Install Cursor Agents & Rules

Cursor is an AI-first code editor that's taking the developer world by storm. One of its most powerful features is the ability to define custom "rules" or "agents" that guide the AI's behavior.

In this guide, we'll walk you through how to find, install, and use these agents to boost your productivity.

What are Cursor Rules?

Cursor rules are essentially instructions that tell the AI how to behave, what context to consider, and what coding standards to follow. They are stored in a .cursorrules file in your project root.

Step 1: Find an Agent

First, browse AgentDepot to find a rule that fits your needs. For example, if you're working with Next.js, look for the "Next.js Expert" agent.

Step 2: Copy the Rule

Click the "Copy" button on the agent card. This will copy the rule content to your clipboard.

Step 3: Create .cursorrules

1. Open your project in Cursor.
2. Create a new file named .cursorrules in the root directory.
3. Paste the copied content into this file.

Step 4: Start Coding!

Now, when you use Cursor's AI features (Cmd+K or Cmd+L), it will automatically respect the rules you've defined.

Conclusion

Using custom rules is the best way to tailor Cursor to your specific workflow. Check back on AgentDepot for new rules added daily!