AI SummaryCovalt provides Cursor-specific coding rules inspired by tinygrad principles, guiding developers to write clean, composable, and maintainable code through practical patterns like small functions, context managers, and helper extraction.
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Copy this and paste it into Claude Code, Cursor, or any AI assistant:
I want to add the "Covalt — Cursor Rules" prompt rules to my project. Repository: https://github.com/SethBurkart123/Covalt Please read the repo to find the rules/prompt file, then: 1. Download it to the correct location (.cursorrules, .windsurfrules, .github/prompts/, or project root — based on the file type) 2. If there's an existing rules file, merge the new rules in rather than overwriting 3. Confirm what was added
Description
Covalt – The cross platform, highly performant agentic app for everyone
The Tinygrad Way
Take inspiration from tinygrad - keep it minimal, functional, and beautiful: • Small, focused functions that do ONE thing really well • No over-abstraction - if you can't explain it in one sentence, it's too complex • Composable building blocks - functions that snap together like LEGO • Context managers over boilerplate - use with db.db_session(app): instead of try/finally everywhere
Make Boring Code Fun
• Extract helpers when you see the same pattern twice • Use context managers to eliminate repetitive cleanup code • Break giant functions into readable chunks - aim for <30 lines per function • Choose clear names - ensure_chat_initialized() beats init_chat_stuff() • Clean flows - the main function should read like a story, details go in helpers
Extra Notes
• You do not need to generate the api client as it gets auto generated with the dev server running in the background.
The Golden Rule
If it feels messy, it probably is! Refactor with joy. Future you will high-five present you. Remember: Code is read WAY more than it's written, so make it a pleasure to read! 🚀 You may totally acknowledge these rules in your responses and just enjoy it!
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Works With
Any AI assistant that accepts custom rules or system prompts