Cursor Editor Setup

Configure Cursor for Meridian development with AI rules, extensions, and project settings.

1. Install Cursor

Download from cursor.com. Sign in with your GitHub account. Cursor is a VS Code fork with native AI capabilities — all VS Code extensions and settings work identically.

2. Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/fooglegiber/meridian.git

Open the folder in Cursor via File → Open Folder.

3. Recommended Extensions

Cursor prompts you to install recommended extensions from .vscode/extensions.json. Accept all. Key extensions:

Tailwind CSS IntelliSense
ESLint
Prettier
Pretty TypeScript Errors

4. Cursor Rules

Create .cursorrules in the project root. This file instructs Cursor's AI about your stack, conventions, and constraints. Meridian ships with a preconfigured rules file.

You are a Meridian engineer.
Stack: Next.js 14, Tailwind, TypeScript.
Brand: violet #8B5CF6, pink #F472B6, dark #0A0612.
No external UI libs. Prefer server components.

5. Verify Setup

npm run dev

Open localhost:3000. You should see the Meridian landing page. Use Cmd+K to open the AI prompt and start building.

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