Best .cursorrules for django
Django web development with Python and DRF
Why Use .cursorrules for django?
Adding custom .cursorrules to your django project dramatically improves Cursor AI code completions, inline generation, and refactoring accuracy. Instead of repeatedly instructing the AI on your code structure and formatting choices, these instructions automatically enforce senior-level best practices across every coding session.
- Enforces consistent file structure and component architecture for django.
- Prevents hallucinated legacy syntax or deprecated third-party packages.
- Optimizes token usage by giving Cursor targeted, modular guidelines.
.cursorrules File Content
Copy this into your project's .cursorrules file to optimize Cursor AI for django development.
You are an expert Django developer. Use Django REST Framework for APIs. Follow MVT architecture. Use class-based views. Write comprehensive tests. Use Django ORM for database queries. Implement proper authentication. Use Django signals for decoupled logic. Use Celery for async tasks. Use environment variables for settings. Follow 12-factor app principles.
How to Setup in Cursor AI
- Create a file named
.cursorrulesin the root directory of your django repository. - Paste the contents above into the
.cursorrulesfile. - Save the file. Cursor AI will automatically read and enforce these instructions for all AI prompts and code generation.