Coding & Cursor Rules

Vibe Coding Project Kickoff Prompt

Turn a fuzzy app idea into a scoped plan before the AI writes any code.

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I want to build: [DESCRIBE YOUR APP IN 1-3 SENTENCES]

Before writing any code:
1. Ask me up to 5 clarifying questions. Wait for my answers.
2. Propose the smallest version that is still useful (the MVP). List exactly 3-5 features.
3. Pick a tech stack that a beginner can deploy for free. Explain each choice in one line.
4. Show the folder structure.
5. Break the work into numbered steps I can test one at a time.

Then build step 1 only. After each step, tell me how to run it and what I should see. Do not move on until I say "next".

How to use it

1. Click Copy template.
2. Paste into ChatGPT, Claude, Grok, Cursor, or your agent framework.
3. Replace the [BRACKETED] parts with your details.

FAQ

Why not just ask for the whole app?

Big one-shot requests produce broken code. Small tested steps keep the AI on track.

Which tools does this work with?

Cursor, Claude, ChatGPT, Bolt, Lovable, Replit Agent, and v0.

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