A simple system to maintain context and track changes in conversations with Cursor when it's in AGENT mode, ensuring continuity even if the AI 'forgets' previous interactions. This workaround isn't necessary for regular chat mode, as Cursor implements native tracking.
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Copy all
.md
files from thetemplates
directory into your project's root directory:CHANGELOG.md
PROJECT_SCOPE.md
PROMPT.md
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Begin every new chat with the AI by copying the contents of
PROMPT.md
- This ensures the AI has proper context about your project
- The AI will maintain consistent formatting for changes
- Track all significant changes in
CHANGELOG.md
- Keep
PROJECT_SCOPE.md
updated with current status
PROMPT.md
: Your template for starting each new chat sessionCHANGELOG.md
: Tracks all significant changes to your projectPROJECT_SCOPE.md
: Maintains current project status and goals
- Always start new chats with the
PROMPT.md
template (this means every time you click the + symbol) - Update
CHANGELOG.md
after significant changes - Keep
PROJECT_SCOPE.md
current - Include relevant file paths in your prompts
- Save important code snippets and explanations
Feel free to modify the templates to better suit your specific needs while maintaining the core structure for consistency.
Refer to the individual template files for detailed formatting and usage instructions.