Installation

📦 Installation Guide

Welcome! This guide will help you install and set up CursorRIPER♦Σ in your project.

📋 Prerequisites

Before installing CursorRIPER♦Σ, ensure you have:

• ✅ Cursor IDE (latest version)
• ✅ A project folder initialized
• ✅ Node.js v14+ (optional, only for MCP services)
• ✅ Git (recommended for version control)

🎯 Installation Steps

Step 1: Download the Framework

Choose one of these methods:

Option A: Clone from GitHub (Recommended)

git clone https://github.com/johnpeterman72/CursorRIPER.sigma.git
cd CursorRIPER.sigma

Option B: Download ZIP

1. Visit CursorRIPER.sigma repository
2. Click "Code" → "Download ZIP"
3. Extract to your desired location

Step 2: Copy Framework Files

Copy the essential files to your project:

# Copy the framework rule file to your project
cp ripersigma105.mdc /your/project/path/.cursor/rules/

# Optionally copy documentation
cp -r docs /your/project/path/

Step 3: Create Directory Structure

In your project root, create the memory bank:

mkdir -p memory-bank/backups

Step 4: Enable in Cursor IDE

1. Open your project in Cursor IDE
2. Navigate to Settings → Cursor Rules
3. You should see RIPERsigma1.0.5.mdc in the rules list
4. Ensure it's enabled (checkbox checked)

Step 5: Initialize the Framework

In Cursor's AI chat, type:

/start

This will:

• ✅ Create the 6 memory files (σ₁-σ₆)
• ✅ Set up the symbol reference guide
• ✅ Initialize the framework in RESEARCH mode
• ✅ Confirm successful installation

🔌 Optional: Install MCP Services

If you want to use optional MCP integrations:

GitHub Integration

npm install -g @modelcontextprotocol/server-github
export GITHUB_TOKEN=your_github_token

Web Search

npm install -g @modelcontextprotocol/server-brave-search
export BRAVE_SEARCH_API_KEY=your_api_key

Browser Automation

npm install -g @executeautomation/playwright-mcp-server

Docker Integration

npm install -g docker-mcp
# Ensure Docker Desktop is running

After installing, uncomment the relevant sections in CursorRIPER.sigma.mcp.mdc.

🏢 Optional: Enable BMAD Enterprise

For enterprise features, uncomment these in .cursor/bmad.json:

• bmad_roles.mdc - Role-based development
• prd_system.mdc - PRD management
• quality_gates.mdc - Quality control gates
• enterprise.mdc - Enterprise features

✅ Verify Installation

To verify everything is working:

1. Check that /memory-bank/ exists with 6 .md files
2. In Cursor chat, type: What is my current mode?
3. You should see: [MODE: RESEARCH]
4. Try a mode switch: /plan
5. Verify it responds: [MODE: PLAN]

🚨 Troubleshooting Installation

"Framework not found"

• Ensure .mdc file is in .cursor/rules/
• Restart Cursor IDE
• Check file permissions

"Memory bank not created"

• Verify you typed /start
• Check write permissions in the project directory
• Try creating manually: mkdir -p memory-bank/backups

"MCP services not working"

• Verify Node.js is installed: node --version
• Check that environment variables are set
• Ensure services are globally installed
• See MCP Setup Guides

🎉 Installation Complete!

You've successfully installed CursorRIPER♦Σ!

Next Steps:

• 📖 Read the Quick Start Guide (5 minutes)
• 🎯 Try the First Project Tutorial
• 🧠 Learn about RIPER Modes
• 🔣 Explore the Symbol Reference

Quick Test:

Try these commands in Cursor chat:

/research   # Switch to research mode
!cp        # Add code protection
!af main.js # Add file to context

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