agent-rules

Agent-rules is a framework that scaffolds coding instructions and best practices rules into projects for AI coding assistants including Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Claude CLI, and Gemini CLI. It provides pre-built rulesets covering secure coding practices, security vulnerability detection, and testing strategies. The tool supports interactive and CLI modes to generate customized rules, MCP (Model Context Protocol) configuration, and reusable custom commands. Teams use agent-rules to enforce consistent coding standards across their development workflows and automate repetitive coding tasks with AI assistants.

[{"step":"Identify the repetitive task to automate","action":"List the specific coding task (e.g., 'pull request review', 'dependency updates', 'test generation') and the tool you'll use (e.g., Cursor, Claude CLI).","tip":"Start with high-frequency tasks that have clear success criteria to validate the rules before expanding."},{"step":"Define the rule components","action":"Break down the task into enforceable rules (e.g., linting, security checks, performance thresholds). Use the example JSON structure as a template.","tip":"Prioritize rules that prevent common mistakes or enforce team standards. Avoid over-engineering early versions."},{"step":"Configure the execution environment","action":"Set up the tool's configuration file (e.g., `.cursor/rules.json` for Cursor or `gemini.json` for Gemini CLI) with the rules. Specify triggers (e.g., pull requests) and timeouts.","tip":"Test the rules in a staging environment first. Use the tool's dry-run or preview mode if available."},{"step":"Integrate with CI/CD","action":"Add the agent-rules configuration to your repository's CI pipeline (e.g., GitHub Actions, GitLab CI). Ensure the tool runs automatically on the specified triggers.","tip":"Monitor the first few runs to catch false positives or edge cases. Adjust rules based on feedback."},{"step":"Iterate and expand","action":"Gradually add more rules or tasks to the agent-rules configuration. Document changes in the repository's README or CONTRIBUTING guide.","tip":"Use version control for the rules file (e.g., Git) to track changes and collaborate with the team."}]