Convert Cursor Rules to Anthropic Claude Projects
Port your .cursorrules, .cursor/rules/*.mdc, and workspace instructions into Claude-compatible CLAUDE.md and project XML in seconds.
01Architecture & File Mapping
- 📄
.cursorrules - 📄
.cursor/rules/*.mdc - 📄
.cursor/settings.json
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CLAUDE.md - ✨
claude_project_instructions.xml - ✨
.claude/mcp.json - ✨
.claude/rules/*.md
| Cursor Directive | Anthropic Claude Equivalent | Semantic Bridge Behavior |
|---|---|---|
| Root .cursorrules | CLAUDE.md | Transpiles single-file instructions with high-priority markdown hierarchy |
| Modular .cursor/rules/*.mdc | .claude/rules/*.md | Maintains scoped rules with automated frontmatter adaptation |
| Cursor Agent Mode directives | <autonomy_policy> XML block | Ensures Claude Code runs in autonomous execution mode |
02Step-by-Step Migration Walkthrough
Upload your Cursor workspace files
Drag and drop your project repository or specific rule files (.cursorrules, .cursor/rules/*.mdc, .cursor/settings.json) into the PromptShift workspace. All reading and parsing is performed strictly in your browser RAM without disk persistence.
Inspect Automated Secret Sanitization & AST Fidelity
PromptShift executes active secret sanitization in memory, redacting exposed API keys (OpenAI, Anthropic, Stripe, AWS, HuggingFace) before compiling to the Canonical AI Project Schema (CAPS) with certified 98.5% semantic parity.
Export Ready-to-Run Anthropic Claude Package
Click download to receive your fully structured ZIP archive containing CLAUDE.md, claude_project_instructions.xml, .claude/mcp.json, .claude/rules/*.md. Drop these files directly into your workspace to instantly begin using your AI assistant.
03Why Developers Choose PromptShift for Cursor → Anthropic Claude
Preserves multi-rule globs and maps them to modular Claude instructions
Translates autonomous directives into Claude-native XML execution blocks
Configures local filesystem MCP server in .claude/mcp.json automatically
In-RAM secret sanitizer redacts leaked OpenAI, Anthropic, and Stripe keys
04Frequently Asked Questions
How do I migrate my Cursor project to Anthropic Claude?
Upload your project folder or .cursorrules file to PromptShift, select Anthropic Claude as your destination platform, and download your ready-to-use CLAUDE.md and XML instructions package in one click.
Will my custom Cursor rules and globs be preserved in Claude?
Yes. PromptShift maps Cursor MDC globs into structured Claude markdown rules and project XML contexts, retaining 98.5% certified semantic fidelity.
Does Claude support Cursor MCP servers?
Yes! PromptShift generates a pre-configured .claude/mcp.json file compatible with Claude Desktop and Claude Code CLI.
Is my proprietary code stored on PromptShift servers?
Never. PromptShift executes 100% in-RAM with zero server retention, zero persistent storage, and automatic secret redaction.
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