Backend and APIs Cursor rules

1,874 tagged Backend and APIs, measured the same way as everything else here.

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cursorrules

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caipe-io/ai-platform-engineering

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Project: AI Platform Engineering Type: Python Backend for AI Agents & Multi-Agent System Language: Python 3.11+ Framework: LangGraph, LangChain, A2A Protocol Package Manager: uv Testing: pytest.

not rated 405 today A 3,624 tokens original Apache-2.0

project-context

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labsai/EDDI

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EDDI Backend — AI Agent Instructions. Complete project context, architecture, and coding guidelines.

not rated 372 yesterday A 45 tokens original Apache-2.0

lap

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Lap-Platform/LAP

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LAP CLI -- search, download, and install API specs for AI agents. Use when user needs an API (Stripe, Plaid, Twilio, etc). Commands: (1) npx -y @lap-platform/lapsh search , (2) npx -y @lap-platform/lapsh get -o .lap, (3) npx -y @lap-platform/lapsh skill-install --target cursor. The .lap file IS the spec -- do NOT…

not rated 346 3d ago A 124 tokens original Apache-2.0

api-patterns

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mvilanova/intervals-mcp-server

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This project communicates with the Intervals.icu API using consistent patterns defined in src/intervalsmcpserver/server.py.

not rated 343 1mo ago A 616 tokens GPL-3.0

axum

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SaynaAI/sayna

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Comprehensive best practices for Axum 0.8+ development with WebSocket support.

not rated 311 3mo ago A 2,160 tokens original Apache-2.0

openapi

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SaynaAI/sayna

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This document provides comprehensive guidelines for writing OpenAPI annotations in the Sayna Rust/Axum codebase using the utoipa crate.

not rated 311 3mo ago A 5,255 tokens original Apache-2.0

zhimaAi/ChatClaw

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A set of Cursor rules for organising Go and Wails backend code, including directory responsibilities and constraints for built-in providers and models.

not rated 307 +1 3mo ago A 14 tokens GPL-3.0

PackmindHub/packmind

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This standard establishes best practices for writing backend tests using Jest in the Packmind monorepo. It focuses on clarity, maintainability, and consistency across test suites by emphasizing behavi... .

not rated 308 today A 392 tokens original Apache-2.0

supabase

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przeprogramowani/ai-rules-builder

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Use this guide to introduce authentication (sign-up & sign-in) in Astro applications with server-side rendering (SSR) support.

not rated 263 6mo ago A 0 tokens AGPL-3.0

telegram-bot-api

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vendelieu/telegram-bot

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API actions, features, and options for Telegram Bot library.

not rated 248 7d ago A 0 tokens original Apache-2.0

unifi-api

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enuno/unifi-mcp-server

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UniFi API integration guidelines and patterns.

not rated 245 2d ago A 1,158 tokens original Apache-2.0

igniter-patterns

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felipebarcelospro/igniter-js

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This guide provides a COMPLETE, ACCURATE, and MANDATORY reference for creating controllers and actions in Igniter.js. It incorporates established architectural patterns, coding best practices, and lessons learned from real-world implementations, ensuring strict adherence for all future development.

not rated 242 2mo ago A 8,510 tokens original Apache-2.0

holtwood/awesome-cursorrules-zh

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A set of coding rules for Kotlin applications built with Spring Boot, a Java-based framework for web services. It covers project layout, naming, Kotlin style, and common design patterns.

not rated 232 +1 28d ago A 0 tokens original MIT

holtwood/awesome-cursorrules-zh

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A writing guide for the README.md file that documents a Laravel package. It covers the package overview, Composer installation, configuration, usage examples, testing, contributions, licensing, and optional change history.

not rated 232 +1 28d ago A 4 tokens original MIT

new-tool-from-docs

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razorpay/razorpay-mcp-server

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This rule generates tool implementations for the Razorpay MCP server based on API documentation.

not rated 230 6d ago A 2,205 tokens original MIT

backend-api

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OpenDCAI/DataFlow-WebUI

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DataFlow WebUI backend development. Activate when editing FastAPI backend code — endpoints, services, schemas, or config.

not rated 224 +4 8d ago A 0 tokens original Apache-2.0

wasp-lang/vibe-coding-video

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This document covers how Wasp interacts with the database using Prisma, defines Wasp Entities, and explains the rules for creating and using Wasp Operations (Queries and Actions).

not rated 192 11mo ago A 1,914 tokens

python

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emarco177/mcp-crash-course

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You are an expert in Python, FastAPI, and scalable API development.

not rated 179 5mo ago A 762 tokens original Apache-2.0

cursorrules

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LAVARONG/wechat-automation-api

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Rules describing a Flask and uiautomation system that sends WeChat messages through an HTTP API and queue.

not rated 171 3mo ago A 1,727 tokens

fast-api

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ilanbenb/wa_llm

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You are an expert in Python, FastAPI, and scalable API development.

not rated 166 today A 762 tokens copy · 100% MIT

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