Cursor Rules without bureaucracy

A minimal rule set that stays useful and does not go stale in a week.

I use it for focused edits and fast iteration when I want to remain in control.

What works in practice

• A rule should prevent a specific expensive mistake.
• Generic model advice is unnecessary.
• Scope rules to project areas.
• Regularly verify that every rule still applies.

Where the boundary is

The more rules there are, the easier it is for an important requirement to disappear into the background.