Ruler standardizes coding instructions across AI agents, ensuring consistent behavior. Operations teams benefit from uniform code generation, reducing errors and improving collaboration. Integrates with GitHub Copilot, Claude, and other coding assistants.
git clone https://github.com/intellectronica/ruler.githttps://github.com/intellectronica/ruler
[{"step":"Define your standardization rules in a Ruler configuration file (ruler.json) with sections for language-specific rules, naming conventions, and project-specific patterns.","tip":"Start with your most critical codebase files and gradually expand the rules to cover edge cases."},{"step":"Integrate Ruler with your AI coding assistant by installing the Ruler extension for your IDE or configuring it as a pre-commit hook. For GitHub Copilot, add the ruler.json to your project root.","tip":"Use the 'ruler validate' command to test your rules against existing code before applying them to new generations."},{"step":"When generating new code, reference your ruler.json in the prompt by including 'Follow the Ruler configuration in [PROJECT_ROOT]' in your instructions.","tip":"For complex projects, create multiple ruler profiles (e.g., 'ruler-api.json', 'ruler-ui.json') and specify which to use based on the task."},{"step":"Review and iterate on the generated code against your ruler.json rules using static analysis tools like SonarQube or ESLint configured with your rules.","tip":"Set up CI/CD pipelines to automatically flag code that violates your Ruler standards before merging."},{"step":"Document your Ruler standards in your team's style guide and conduct regular training sessions to ensure all developers understand the rules.","tip":"Use Ruler's 'diff' mode to compare new code against existing patterns to identify inconsistencies early."}]
Centralize AI assistant configurations to ensure consistent coding guidelines across multiple tools.
Automate the distribution of context-specific instructions to various AI agents in complex project structures.
Reduce onboarding time for new AI tools by providing a single source of truth for all agent instructions.
Eliminate duplicated efforts by managing all AI agent configurations from a dedicated directory.
No install command available. Check the GitHub repository for manual installation instructions.
git clone https://github.com/intellectronica/rulerCopy the install command above and run it in your terminal.
Launch Claude Code, Cursor, or your preferred AI coding agent.
Use the prompt template or examples below to test the skill.
Adapt the skill to your specific use case and workflow.
Standardize the coding instructions for [PROJECT_NAME] across all AI agents. Follow these rules: [RULES]. Generate code for [TASK_DESCRIPTION] using the standardized format. Ensure consistency with existing codebase patterns in [REPO_URL].
```python
# Standardized Python function for data validation
# Project: Customer Analytics Pipeline
# Rules: PEP8 compliance, type hints required, docstrings mandatory
def validate_customer_data(data: list[dict]) -> bool:
"""
Validates customer data against schema requirements.
Args:
data: List of customer records as dictionaries
Returns:
bool: True if all records are valid, False otherwise
Raises:
ValueError: If data structure is invalid
"""
required_fields = {'customer_id', 'email', 'join_date'}
for record in data:
if not isinstance(record, dict):
raise ValueError("Record must be a dictionary")
missing_fields = required_fields - set(record.keys())
if missing_fields:
raise ValueError(f"Missing fields: {missing_fields}")
if not re.match(r'^[a-zA-Z0-9._%+-]+@[a-zA-Z0-9.-]+\.[a-zA-Z]{2,}$', record['email']):
raise ValueError(f"Invalid email format: {record['email']}")
return True
```
// Corresponding TypeScript version following same rules
interface CustomerRecord {
customerId: string;
email: string;
joinDate: string;
}
function validateCustomerData(data: CustomerRecord[]): boolean {
const requiredFields = new Set(['customerId', 'email', 'joinDate']);
for (const record of data) {
const missingFields = [...requiredFields].filter(field => !(field in record));
if (missingFields.length > 0) {
throw new Error(`Missing fields: ${missingFields.join(', ')}`);
}
if (!/^[^@]+@[^@]+\.[^@]+$/.test(record.email)) {
throw new Error(`Invalid email format: ${record.email}`);
}
}
return true;
}
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