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Why Cursor Ignores .cursorrules: 16-Point Diagnostic Checklist

Quick checklist of every reason Cursor ignores .cursorrules — file location, Agent mode, format conflicts, content issues, and glob patterns. Find your issue in 2 minutes.

Cursor Rules Not Working? Here's How to Fix It (2026)

Cursor rules being ignored? Complete troubleshooting guide covering Agent mode, .cursorrules vs .mdc format, alwaysApply overload, glob targeting, and 8 common fixes for 2026.