Name: Cursor Handbook: AI Agent Skill
Rating: 7.2 (1 reviews)
Author: girijashankarj

Question 1

What is Cursor Handbook?

Accepted Answer

Cursor Handbook is a free, open-source AI agent skill.  Live handbook: https://girijashankarj.github.io/cursor-handbook/ The open-source rules engine for Cursor IDE — 117 components (rules, agents, skills, commands, hooks) that turn your AI into a senior engineer who follows your standards, knows your codebase, and never wastes a token. If cursor-handbook helps you, consider giving it a ⭐ — it helps others discover it. - Ways to use - The Problem -

Question 2

How do I install Cursor Handbook?

Accepted Answer

Install Cursor Handbook with a single command: npx mdskills install girijashankarj/cursor-handbook. This downloads the skill files into your project and your AI agent picks them up automatically.

Question 3

What platforms support Cursor Handbook?

Accepted Answer

Cursor Handbook works with Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, Vscode Copilot, Windsurf, Continue Dev, Codex, Gemini Cli, Amp, Roo Code, Goose, Opencode, Trae, Qodo, Command Code. Skills use the open SKILL.md format which is compatible with any AI coding agent that reads markdown instructions.

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