Custom AI Instructions in Cursor — a practical guide to Cursor custom AI instructions with clear examples you can reuse in real projects.
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Short description
Be explicit about forbidden actions (e.g., no force push, no editing secrets).
Instruction examples
Match existing code style
Ask before large refactors
Prefer small PRs
Cite files when explaining