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2 min lesson

Choose where an instruction belongs

Choose the rule type and location based on who needs the instruction and which files it should govern.

Step 1 of 3

A durable instruction helps only when Cursor loads it for the intended people and files.

Choose the instruction scope

Interactive diagram. Step through it with the Next and Previous controls below, or Tab to a region to read its detail.

diagram: flow

Start with who needs the instruction and which files it should govern.