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cursor-doctor

IDE extensions Updated Mar 8, 2026
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Open Source Updated Mar 2026

Pricing

Open Source

Pricing not publicly listed.

Use cases

Validating YAML syntax in Cursor AI IDE rule files Detecting conflicting or redundant rules in team-shared configurations Ensuring token budget compliance for AI-generated code suggestions Identifying missing 'alwaysApply' flags in rule sets Checking stack coverage gaps in IDE automation rules

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Open-source and self-hostable, allowing customization
  • Supports both CLI and VS Code for flexible usage
  • Focused on a specific niche (Cursor IDE configs), avoiding bloat

Cons

  • Limited to Cursor IDE users, excluding other AI-assisted IDEs
  • No GUI outside VS Code (CLI-only for some features)
  • Likely requires familiarity with Cursor's rule system for advanced use

Overview

Health scanner and diagnostic tool for Cursor AI IDE configuration (.cursor/rules/ files). Scans for broken YAML frontmatter, rule conflicts, redundancies, missing alwaysApply, token budget issues, and stack coverage gaps. Available as CLI (`npx cursor-doctor scan`) and VS Code extension.

Problem it solves

Detects configuration issues in Cursor AI IDE rules files, ensuring optimal performance and correctness.

Target audience: Developers using Cursor AI IDE, particularly those managing complex rule configurations.

Inputs

  • .cursor/rules/ files

Outputs

  • Diagnostic reports
  • Suggested fixes

Example workflow

  1. 1 Scan .cursor/rules/ directory
  2. 2 Validate YAML structure
  3. 3 Check for rule conflicts
  4. 4 Identify redundancies
  5. 5 Detect missing alwaysApply flags
  6. 6 Analyze token budget usage
  7. 7 Evaluate stack coverage
  8. 8 Generate diagnostic report

Sample system prompt 


              npx cursor-doctor scan --path ./my-project/.cursor/rules/

Tools & technologies

Node.js YAML parser VS Code

Alternatives

  • Manual review
  • Custom scripts
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FAQs

What is cursor-doctor?
Health scanner and diagnostic tool for Cursor AI IDE configuration (.cursor/rules/ files). Scans for broken YAML frontmatter, rule conflicts, redundancies, missing alwaysApply, token budget issues, and stack coverage gaps. Available as CLI (`npx cursor-doctor scan`) and VS Code extension.
How much does cursor-doctor cost?
cursor-doctor's pricing model is Open Source. Pricing not publicly listed.
What is cursor-doctor used for?
cursor-doctor is used for: Validating YAML syntax in Cursor AI IDE rule files; Detecting conflicting or redundant rules in team-shared configurations; Ensuring token budget compliance for AI-generated code suggestions; Identifying missing 'alwaysApply' flags in rule sets; Checking stack coverage gaps in IDE automation rules.
What are the best alternatives to cursor-doctor?
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Is cursor-doctor open source?
Yes, cursor-doctor is open source.
Can cursor-doctor be self-hosted?
Yes, cursor-doctor can be self-hosted.
What skill level is required to use cursor-doctor?
cursor-doctor is designed for intermediate users.

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