AI Coding Assistant Rules
Generate custom rules and system prompts for AI coding tools like Cursor, Claude Code, and Copilot
About the AI Coding Assistant Rules Prompt Template
This ai & automation template assigns the AI the role of an AI developer tools specialist with expertise in configuring coding assistants and writing effective system prompts, so the prompt it builds is framed by genuine subject-matter expertise rather than a generic request.
What it does: Generate a comprehensive rules/configuration file for your tool tailored to a your project type project written in your language. The rules should enforce your coding style coding style with a your tone communication tone.
You fill in 7 fields (5 required, 2 optional), and SurePrompts assembles a complete, structured prompt you can paste straight into ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini.
Generate AI prompts, model configurations, and AI-related content.
How to Use This Template
- 1
Fill in AI Coding Tool
Enter the ai coding tool for your prompt.
- 2
Fill in Project Type
e.g., Next.js SaaS app, Python CLI tool, Go microservice
- 3
Fill in Programming Language
e.g., TypeScript, Python, Rust
- 4
Fill in Coding Style
Enter the coding style for your prompt.
- 5
Fill in Coding Conventions
Specific coding conventions to follow (e.g., naming patterns, file structure, import ordering)
- 6
Fill in Anti-Patterns to Avoid
Patterns and practices the assistant should never use (e.g., any types, mutation, deep nesting)
- 7
Fill in Communication Tone
Enter the communication tone for your prompt.
- 8
Copy your prompt
Click the copy button to copy your generated prompt, then paste it into your preferred AI tool.
Template Fields
Every field below maps to a part of the finished AI Coding Assistant Rules prompt. Required fields shape the core request; optional fields add detail and control.
A required input that takes one option from a list. Choose from 6 preset choices.
Available choices:
A required input that takes a short line of text.
Example: e.g., Next.js SaaS app, Python CLI tool, Go microservice
A required input that takes a short line of text.
Example: e.g., TypeScript, Python, Rust
A required input that takes one or more options from a list. Choose from 7 preset choices.
Available choices:
An optional input that takes a longer, multi-line value.
Example: Specific coding conventions to follow (e.g., naming patterns, file structure, import ordering)
An optional input that takes a longer, multi-line value.
Example: Patterns and practices the assistant should never use (e.g., any types, mutation, deep nesting)
A required input that takes one option from a list. Choose from 4 preset choices.
Available choices:
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