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Community directory of Cursor Rules and MCP servers — browse 5,000+ rules for every tech stack

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cursor.directory is a community-maintained directory of Cursor Rules templates and MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers. Browse 5,000+ rules for frameworks like Next.js, React, Vue, Django, FastAPI, Rust, Go, and more — copy a battle-tested `.cursorrules` configuration into your project instead of writing one from scratch. Also lists MCP servers that extend Cursor with external tool capabilities.

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5,000 Cursor Rules published source
as of 2026-03-27

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What we know

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Why it matters

  • 5,000+ community-contributed rules mean you can start with a battle-tested configuration for virtually any stack — not write rules from scratch.
  • Community validation: popular rule sets have been used by thousands of developers, with practical feedback incorporated over time.
  • MCP server directory makes it easy to discover and install Cursor extensions that add GitHub, database, and external tool access.
  • Open source (MIT) — the directory itself is transparent and community-governed, not controlled by Cursor/Anthropic.

Key capabilities

  • Rules library: 5,000+ Cursor Rules templates organized by tech stack, language, and framework.
  • Framework coverage: Next.js, React, Vue, Nuxt, Svelte, Django, FastAPI, Laravel, Rails, Go, Rust, Elixir, and more.
  • MCP server catalog: List of available MCP servers with installation instructions for extending Cursor.
  • Search and filter: Find rules by language, framework, or use case.
  • Copy to clipboard: One-click copy of rule content for quick project setup.
  • Community voting: Popular rules surface to the top through community engagement.
  • Submission system: Open source; contribute new rules via GitHub pull requests.
  • Version tracking: Rules tagged with framework versions (e.g., Next.js 13 vs 14 App Router).

Technical notes

  • URL: cursor.directory
  • Open source: Yes (GitHub; community contributions welcome)
  • Content type: .cursorrules file templates; MCP server listings
  • Cost: Completely free
  • Works with: Cursor IDE only (not VS Code, JetBrains, etc.)
  • Complementary tool: Works alongside Cursor IDE (cursor.com); rules are applied in Cursor

Ideal for

  • Cursor users starting a new project who want AI behavior tuned for their specific tech stack without writing rules from scratch.
  • Teams adopting Cursor who want to standardize their .cursorrules configuration based on community best practices.
  • Developers looking for MCP servers to extend Cursor with GitHub, database, or API tool access.

Not ideal for

  • Non-Cursor IDE users — rules only work in Cursor; there's no equivalent for VS Code or JetBrains.
  • Developers who don't use Cursor at all — the directory has no value without the IDE.
  • Teams who need proprietary/internal rules not appropriate for public sharing.

See also

  • Cursor Rules — How .cursorrules files work and how to write your own.
  • Cursor — The AI IDE that uses these rules; complete feature overview.
  • Windsurf — Alternative AI IDE that has its own rules system.

FAQ

What is cursor.directory?

cursor.directory is a community website that catalogs Cursor Rules — the `.cursorrules` instruction files that customize Cursor IDE's AI behavior. Developers share their rules configurations for specific tech stacks, and others can browse, copy, and adapt them. It also lists MCP servers that add external tool capabilities to Cursor (GitHub, Slack, databases, etc.).

How do I use rules from cursor.directory?

Find a rule set for your tech stack (e.g., 'Next.js 14 App Router with TypeScript and shadcn'), click to view the full content, and copy it into a `.cursorrules` file in your project root. Cursor automatically picks up this file and applies the instructions to all AI interactions in that project. Most rules on cursor.directory include installation instructions.

What are MCP servers listed on cursor.directory?

MCP (Model Context Protocol) is Anthropic's open protocol for giving AI models access to external tools and data. Cursor implements MCP, so developers can install MCP servers to give Cursor capabilities like: reading GitHub issues, querying databases, searching Slack, calling APIs, and more. cursor.directory catalogs available MCP servers with installation instructions.

Can I submit my own rules to cursor.directory?

Yes — cursor.directory is open source on GitHub and accepts community contributions. Submit a pull request with your rules template, specify the tech stack and use case, and it will be reviewed and added. Many popular frameworks have multiple competing rule sets from different contributors with different opinionated approaches.

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Listed 2026-02-22 · updated 2026-03-31