Cursor setup
Set up Cursor to help you write and maintain documentation.
Prerequisites
Section titled “Prerequisites”- Cursor editor installed
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Open your docs directory in Cursor
Open the root of your documentation repository.
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Install a documentation skill
In the integrated terminal, install the skill matching your docs platform, for example:
Terminal window npx skills add <skill-source>This gives Cursor the platform’s component reference, writing standards, and workflow guidance.
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Customize project instructions
Edit
AGENTS.mdin your project root to add project-specific terminology, style preferences, and content boundaries. -
Start writing with Cursor
Open a file and use Cursor’s AI features to draft and edit documentation.