Guides & Cookbook
Practical guides for using Cursor in specific scenarios and workflows.
Cookbook
Step-by-step tutorials for common use cases.
| Guide | Description |
|---|---|
| Web Development | Set up Cursor for frontend/backend web development |
| Large Codebases | Work efficiently with enterprise-scale repositories |
| Building MCP Servers | Create custom Model Context Protocol servers |
Getting Started
If you're new to Cursor, start with these resources:
- Quick Start Guide - Get up and running in 5 minutes
- SOPs - Detailed procedures for every feature
- Workflows - End-to-end development workflows
Best Practices
General Tips
- Be specific - Clear prompts get better results
- Provide context - Use @ mentions to reference files
- Iterate - Start simple, refine with follow-ups
- Review changes - Always verify AI-generated code
- Use rules - Create project rules for consistency
For Teams
- Share project rules via
.cursor/rules - Use Team Rules for organization standards
- Enable Bugbot for automated PR reviews
- Set up integrations (Slack, Linear, GitHub)
Contributing
Have a tip or workflow to share? These guides are continuously updated based on community feedback and Cursor updates.