This repository is a holding area for sample prompts, some high level tips, links, and maybe some ideas for things to do
The global rules apply to all projects and are stored in your Windsurf memory system.
Files:
- Global Rules Template - The master template for global rules
- Cascade System Prompt - Full system prompt reference
- Cascade Global Rules - Formatted version for Cascade
To Update Global Rules:
- Edit the
windsurf/global_rules.mdfile in this repository - Copy the entire contents of the file
- In Windsurf, go to Settings → Memory → Global Rules
- Paste the updated content and save
- The new rules will apply to all future conversations
For project-specific customizations, create a rules.md file in your project's .windsurf directory.
Template: windsurf/rules.md
Usage:
- Create a
.windsurfdirectory in your project root (if it doesn't exist) - Copy
windsurf/rules.mdto.windsurf/rules.mdin your project - Customize the rules for your specific project needs
- Windsurf will automatically detect and apply these rules when working in that project
- Windsurf: Cascade Global Rules
- Not sure if formatting needs to be fixed