Files
BMAD-METHOD/docs/agentic-tools/cursor-guide.md

1.2 KiB

BMAD Method Guide for Cursor

This guide covers Cursor-specific setup and usage with BMAD Method. For the complete workflow, see the BMAD Workflow Guide.

Installation

When running npx bmad-method install, select Cursor as your IDE. This creates:

  • .bmad-core/ folder with all agents
  • .cursor/rules/ folder with agent rule files (.mdc)

Using BMAD Agents in Cursor

Type @agent-name in chat (Ctrl+L / Cmd+L) to activate an agent:

  • @bmad-master - Universal task executor
  • @sm - Scrum Master
  • @dev - Full-stack developer
  • @architect - Solution architect
  • @pm - Product manager
  • @analyst - Business analyst
  • @qa - QA specialist
  • @po - Product owner
  • @ux-expert - UX specialist

Cursor-Specific Features

  • Rule files: Stored in .cursor/rules/ as .mdc files
  • Auto-completion: Cursor suggests agents as you type @
  • Context awareness: Agents can see your current file selection
  • Custom agents: For better performance, copy agent content into Cursor's custom modes

Tips for Cursor Users

  • Start new chats when switching agents
  • Each agent supports *help to see available commands
  • Leverage Cursor's file context for more accurate assistance