Create new rules or edit existing rules in .cursor/rules (.mdc files) for persistent project guidance.
exploration
Switch to Ask mode for read-only exploration — the agent searches and answers questions without editing any files.
configuration
Toggle auto-run (default) or set explicitly on/off/status. Controls whether tools run without asking for confirmation.
setup
Create or edit custom slash commands for repetitive workflows.
context-management
Summarize conversation to free context window space while keeping a high-level record of what happened.
