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# Group Cursor rules into folders

May 2025 / 22,518 views / [via X](https://x.com/iannuttall/status/1922593492305420414)

Cursor pro tip: you can add a folder of rules inside .cursor/rules/ and the agent will still pick them up based on the rule type

keeps the folder nice and tidy for grouping rules (like my task management + memory system)

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