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Vibe Coding Rules File

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Generate project rules files for AI coding assistants (Cursor, Claude Code, Windsurf, Copilot)

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About the Vibe Coding Rules File Prompt Template

This ai & automation template assigns the AI the role of a senior software engineer and AI-assisted development specialist who writes clear, effective rules files for AI coding tools, so the prompt it builds is framed by genuine subject-matter expertise rather than a generic request.

What it does: Write a comprehensive rules file for your tool that guides the AI assistant when working on a your project type project using your tech stack.

You fill in 6 fields (3 required, 3 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. 1

    Fill in AI Coding Tool

    Enter the ai coding tool for your prompt.

  2. 2

    Fill in Project Type

    Enter the project type for your prompt.

  3. 3

    Fill in Tech Stack

    e.g., Next.js 15, TypeScript, Tailwind, Supabase, Prisma

  4. 4

    Fill in Key Conventions

    Project-specific patterns, e.g.: - Use server components by default - All API routes need auth middleware - Tests required for business logic

  5. 5

    Fill in Project Structure Notes

    Key directories and their purpose, e.g.: - app/ = Next.js pages - lib/ = shared utilities - components/ui/ = design system

  6. 6

    Fill in Anti-Patterns to Avoid

    Things the AI should never do, e.g.: - Don't use any types - Don't add console.log in production code - Don't create god components

  7. 7

    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 Vibe Coding Rules File prompt. Required fields shape the core request; optional fields add detail and control.

AI Coding ToolselectRequired

A required input that takes one option from a list. Choose from 5 preset choices.

Available choices:

Cursor (.cursorrules)Claude Code (CLAUDE.md)Windsurf (.windsurfrules)GitHub Copilot (.github/copilot-instructions.md)Generic (any tool)
Project TypeselectRequired

A required input that takes one option from a list. Choose from 8 preset choices.

Available choices:

Web app (full-stack)API / backend serviceMobile appCLI toolLibrary / packageMonorepoData pipelineChrome extension
Tech StacktextRequired

A required input that takes a short line of text.

Example: e.g., Next.js 15, TypeScript, Tailwind, Supabase, Prisma

Key Conventionsmultiline

An optional input that takes a longer, multi-line value.

Example: Project-specific patterns, e.g.: - Use server components by default - All API routes need auth middleware - Tests required for business logic

Project Structure Notesmultiline

An optional input that takes a longer, multi-line value.

Example: Key directories and their purpose, e.g.: - app/ = Next.js pages - lib/ = shared utilities - components/ui/ = design system

Anti-Patterns to Avoidmultiline

An optional input that takes a longer, multi-line value.

Example: Things the AI should never do, e.g.: - Don't use any types - Don't add console.log in production code - Don't create god components

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