Cursor Rules
⚠️ MANDATORY PRE-IMPLEMENTATION CHECKLIST ⚠️
STOP! Before writing ANY code or suggesting ANY changes:
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🔍 SEARCH FIRST:
# REQUIRED: Run these searches and document results
grep_search for functionality
file_search for similar files
list_dir in relevant directories
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📝 DOCUMENT FINDINGS:
# REQUIRED: Fill this out
## Existing Files Found:
- [List all relevant files found with full paths]
- [Include file sizes and last modified dates if relevant]
## Existing Functionality:
- [Describe what already exists in detail]
- [Note any patterns or architectural approaches used]
## Gaps Identified:
- [List what's missing or needs enhancement]
- [Identify technical debt or issues in existing code]
## Implementation Decision Tree:
- Is there existing code that serves this purpose? [Yes/No]
- Can existing code be enhanced to meet requirements? [Yes/No]
- Is creating new code justified? [Yes/No, with reasoning]
## Proposed Approach:
- [ ] Enhance existing code at [file path]
- [ ] Create new files (requires detailed justification)
- [ ] Refactor existing code at [file path]
## Implementation Plan:
1. [First step with estimated effort]
2. [Second step with estimated effort]
3. [Additional steps as needed]
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✋ WAIT FOR APPROVAL:
- Present findings to user with clear options
- Get explicit approval for chosen approach
- Never proceed with new files if similar functionality exists
- Document approval in the implementation plan
❌ IF YOU SKIP THIS CHECKLIST, YOU ARE VIOLATING THE MOST IMPORTANT RULE ❌