What is this?
Advanced Cursor workflow guide covering Composer multi-file editing, .cursorrules configuration, codebase indexing, and prompt engineering tips.
In one sentence: Advanced Cursor AI coding workflow guide covering Composer, .cursorrules, codebase indexing, and prompt patterns.
Core Workflows
1. Composer Multi-File Editing
Cmd+Shift+I to open; describe cross-file changes and edit multiple files at once.
2. .cursorrules Configuration
Create a rules file in the project root to define tech stack, code style, and naming conventions.
3. @ Mentions for Precise Context
Five context sources: @file, @folder, @codebase, @docs, @web.
4. Codebase Indexing
Enable full-project indexing for global @codebase search.
FAQ
Q: Which model? A: Claude Sonnet for coding; Claude Opus for architectural decisions.
Q: Are .cursorrules and CLAUDE.md the same? A: Similar concepts — .cursorrules for Cursor, CLAUDE.md for Claude Code.