Documentation

Complete guide to using Cursor Templates for rapid, AI-assisted development workflows in Cursor IDE. Choose from 15 carefully curated templates โœจ

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๐Ÿš€ Getting Started

Cursor Templates provides ready-to-use project templates that optimize your development workflow with Cursor IDE's powerful AI assistance. Get started in minutes with our streamlined setup process.

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Prerequisites

Ensure you have Node.js 16+ installed and Cursor IDE ready on your system. Basic familiarity with command line tools is recommended for the best experience. ๐Ÿ’ป

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Choose Your Framework

Select from our curated collection of 15 templates including React, Vue, Angular, Python, Flutter, and more. Each template is specifically optimized for AI-assisted development in Cursor IDE. ๐ŸŽฏ

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Start Building

Launch Cursor IDE and begin developing with intelligent code completion, AI-powered documentation generation, and development best practices built-in. โœจ

โšก Installation

Multiple installation options to fit your workflow. Choose between global installation for convenience or direct execution with npx.

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Global Installation

Install once and use everywhere. Perfect for developers who frequently create new projects with consistent setups.

npm install -g cursor-templates
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Direct Execution

Use npx to run templates directly without global installation. Always gets the latest version.

npx cursor-templates@latest init
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Docker Support

Containerized development environment with all dependencies pre-configured for immediate use.

docker run -it cursor-templates

๐Ÿ”ง Usage Guide

Comprehensive examples and best practices for maximizing your development productivity with Cursor Templates and Cursor IDE's AI features.

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Basic Usage

Initialize a new project with your preferred template. The CLI will guide you through the setup process.

npx cursor-templates@latest init --template react-typescript-vite
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List Templates

View all available templates with descriptions to choose the perfect starting point for your project.

npx cursor-templates@latest list
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Template Info

Get detailed information about a specific template including its features, dependencies, and configuration.

npx cursor-templates@latest info react-typescript-vite

๐Ÿ“ฆ Available Templates

Explore our comprehensive collection of 15 templates, each optimized for specific frameworks and use cases.

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Frontend Frameworks

React: react-typescript-vite
Vue 3: vue3-typescript-vite
Angular: angular-enterprise
Svelte: sveltekit-typescript

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Full-Stack Frameworks

Next.js: nextjs-app-router
T3 Stack: t3-stack-full
Remix: remix-typescript
Nuxt 3: nuxt3-fullstack
Astro: astro-content

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Backend Development

Node.js: node-express-typescript
Python FastAPI: python-fastapi-async
Django: django-rest-api

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Mobile & Desktop

React Native: react-native-expo
Flutter: flutter-riverpod
Electron: electron-react-typescript

Quick Start Examples

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React TypeScript

npx cursor-templates@latest init --template react-typescript-vite
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Next.js App Router

npx cursor-templates@latest init --template nextjs-app-router
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Python FastAPI

npx cursor-templates@latest init --template python-fastapi-async
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React Native Expo

npx cursor-templates@latest init --template react-native-expo
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Vue 3 TypeScript

npx cursor-templates@latest init --template vue3-typescript-vite
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Angular Enterprise

npx cursor-templates@latest init --template angular-enterprise

๐ŸŽจ Customization

Learn how to customize templates and configure Cursor IDE settings for optimal AI-assisted development.

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.cursorrules Configuration

Each template includes a .cursorrules file that defines AI behavior, coding standards, and project-specific guidelines for Cursor IDE.

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Template Customization

Modify template configurations in template.json files to adjust rules, add custom files, or change installation commands.

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Project Structure

Templates include opinionated folder structures and boilerplate code that follow framework best practices and AI-friendly patterns.

Example .cursorrules

# React TypeScript Development Rules You are an expert React developer specializing in: - React 18+ with TypeScript - Modern React hooks and patterns - Component composition - State management best practices ## Code Style - Use functional components exclusively - Implement TypeScript for type safety - Follow React naming conventions - Use custom hooks for reusable logic ## Best Practices - Implement error boundaries - Use React.memo for expensive components - Lazy load routes and components - Use proper keys in lists

๐Ÿ”ง Troubleshooting

Common issues and solutions when working with Cursor Templates.

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Node.js Version

Ensure you have Node.js 16+ installed. Some templates require specific Node.js versions for optimal performance.

node --version npm --version
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Package Manager Issues

If you encounter permission issues, try using npx or installing globally with proper permissions.

npm cache clean --force npx cursor-templates@latest init
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Template Not Found

Use the exact template names as listed. Run the list command to see all available templates.

npx cursor-templates@latest list

๐Ÿค Contributing

Help improve Cursor Templates by contributing new templates, fixing bugs, or enhancing documentation.

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Create New Template

Request a new template for emerging frameworks or suggest improvements to existing ones. We'll help you create templates that follow best practices.

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Report Issues

Found a bug or have a suggestion? Report issues with detailed information including template name, error messages, and steps to reproduce.

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Contribute Code

Submit pull requests to improve templates, fix bugs, or add new features. Check our contributing guidelines for development setup.