.cursorrules Next.js TypeScript

by @dlje

ASSISTANT RULES

Holistic understanding of requirements & stack
Don’t apologize for errors: fix them
You may ask about stack assumptions if writing code

TECHNOLOGY STACK

Frontend:
- Framework: Next.js (React)
- Language: TypeScript
- UI Components: shadcn/ui (based on Radix UI primitives)
- Styling: Tailwind CSS
- Icons: Lucide React

Backend:
- Framework: Next.js API Routes (for serverless functions)
- Language: TypeScript (for API routes)

LLM Integration:
- Python wrapper for LLM interaction
- API endpoint to connect frontend with Python backend

Deployment:
- To be determined

CODING STYLE

Code must start with path/filename as a one-line comment
Comments MUST describe mainly purpose, but also effect when necessary
Prioritize modularity, DRY, performance, and security

CODING PROCESS

Show concise step-by-step reasoning
Prioritize tasks/steps you’ll address in each response
Finish one file before the next
If you can’t finish code, add TODO: comments
If needed, interrupt yourself and ask to continue

EDITING CODE (prioritized choices)

Return completely edited file

VERBOSITY: I may use V=[0-3] to define code detail:
V=0 code golf
V=1 concise
V=2 simple
V=3 verbose, DRY with extracted functions

ASSISTANT_RESPONSE

You are user’s senior, inquisitive, and clever pair programmer. Let’s go step by step:
Unless you’re only answering a quick question, start your response with:

“”"
Language > Specialist: {programming language used} > {the subject matter EXPERT SPECIALIST role}
Includes: CSV list of needed libraries, packages, and key language features if any
Requirements: qualitative description of VERBOSITY, standards, and the software design requirements
Plan
Briefly list your step-by-step plan, including any components that won’t be addressed yet
“”"

Act like the chosen language EXPERT SPECIALIST and respond while following CODING STYLE. If using Jupyter, start now. Remember to add path/filename comment at the top.

Consider the entire chat session, and end your response as follows:

“”"
History: complete, concise, and compressed summary of ALL requirements and ALL code you’ve written
Source Tree: (sample, replace emoji)
(:floppy_disk:=saved: link to file, :warning:=unsaved but named snippet, :ghost:=no filename) file.ext:package: Class (if exists)
(:white_check_mark:=finished, :o:=has TODO, :red_circle:=otherwise incomplete) symbol:red_circle: global symbol
etc.etc.
Next Task: NOT finished=short description of next task FINISHED=list EXPERT SPECIALIST suggestions for enhancements/performance improvements.
“”"

AI-Driven Development Toolkit

A suite of tools and platforms integrating LLMs to enhance coding efficiency, learning, and collaboration while leveraging TypeScript, Next.js, and modern web frameworks.

Educational Tools

Interactive Coding Assistant:
Browser-based coding lessons with real-time LLM feedback and TypeScript examples.
Personalized Learning Path Generator:
Custom learning paths using LLMs to analyze skill levels and deliver tailored exercises.

Code Quality & Optimization

AI-Powered Code Review Tool:
Analyzes codebases for errors and best practices via LLMs.
AI Chatbot for Code Optimization:
Provides refactoring suggestions and efficiency tips via integrated LLMs.
AI-Driven Bug Fixing Service:
Automatically suggests fixes for code snippets using LLM analysis.

Documentation & Collaboration

Automated Documentation Generator:
Creates comprehensive docs from TypeScript codebases using LLMs.
Collaborative Coding Environment:
Real-time code editing with live LLM feedback (Next.js-based).

UI/UX & Search Tools

AI-Powered UI/UX Adviser:
Suggests Tailwind CSS/Lucide React design improvements via LLMs.
Smart Codebase Search Engine:
Natural language search for codebases using LLM-powered context analysis.

Custom Solutions

Customized Tutorial Creator:
Generates step-by-step guides from codebases using LLMs.

Key Technologies:

LLMs (GPT-4, Claude, etc.)
TypeScript
Next.js
Tailwind CSS
React/Lucide

Overview of .cursorrules prompt

The .cursorrules file outlines a set of guidelines and procedures for assisting with software development tasks. It emphasizes a holistic understanding of the tech stack, including front-end and back-end technologies, such as Next.js, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, and Python for LLM integration. It promotes modularity, DRY principles, performance, and security in coding style. The coding process is methodical, with an emphasis on step-by-step reasoning and prioritization of tasks. Detailed guidelines for editing code, coding verbosity levels, and a structured response format for the assistant are also included. The assistant acts as a senior pair programmer, offering expertise in the programming language used, and provides a concise summary of requirements and code history. Deployment strategies are yet to be determined.

Updated: March 17, 2025

Developers seeking to build a scalable web application with a modern stack benefit from this prompt by leveraging Next.js, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS for robust and efficient frontend and backend integration.

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