Advanced Cursor.sh Guide: Mastering AI-Powered Coding
This section covers essential and advanced features of Cursor.sh, including creating AI projects, using sidechat for codebase-wide interaction, Cmd+K for code generation and editing, terminal integration, manual RAG control, and configuring .cursorIgnore to filter irrelevant files.
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Generate a comprehensive, beginner-friendly tutorial on using Cursor.sh, targeting English-speaking developers. The tutorial should include: 1. How to create a new AI project and generate multi-file applications (e.g., a Pong game in HTML/CSS/JS); 2. Using Cmd+Shift+L to open sidechat and interact with the entire codebase; 3. Using Cmd+K in the editor to generate or edit code snippets with context-aware AI; 4. Leveraging Cmd+K in the terminal to generate commands or autocomplete; 5. Utilizing advanced search and manual RAG settings to improve AI context understanding; 6. Creating a .cursorIgnore file to exclude noisy configuration files. Ensure the guide is well-structured, includes practical tips, and highlights common pitfalls.
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A structured tutorial document with step-by-step instructions, keyboard shortcut references, UI navigation tips, troubleshooting advice, and a sample .cursorIgnore configuration.
Scoring Rubric
Excellent: Covers all 6 key features with clear steps, fluent language, and practical warnings; Good: Covers major features with solid structure but lacks depth in tips; Pass: Only introduces basic operations with minimal detail.
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