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Cursor — The Power User's Choice (Setup and First Steps)

Install Cursor, configure it for vibe coding, and build your first project with AI assistance.

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Help me set up Cursor for this project in a safe way.
First, explain whether this task should use chat, inline edit, or Composer.
Then propose a short `.cursorrules` file based on this stack and these constraints:
- [stack]
- [current files or feature area]
- no new dependencies without asking
- stop before auth, schema, billing, or infra changes
After that, help me make one small reviewable change and tell me exactly what I must inspect before I accept it.

Prompt FAQ

Questions to answer before you paste it

When should I use the Cursor — The Power User's Choice (Setup and First Steps) prompt?

Install Cursor, configure it for vibe coding, and build your first project with AI assistance. Use it when you need a safer starting point than a blank prompt and you want the agent to stay inside explicit constraints.

Should I paste this prompt exactly as written?

No. Treat it as a safe starter. Replace the task, files, constraints, and verification details with your actual context before you run it.

What should I do after the agent answers?

Read the diff, run the checks, and stop after one reviewable step. If you need deeper context, open the lesson that explains the reasoning behind the prompt.

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