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Convert Cursor Rules to GitHub Copilot Instructions

Translate .cursorrules and modular .cursor/rules/*.mdc into native .github/copilot-instructions.md and path-scoped rules in seconds.

01Architecture & File Mapping

Source Project Structure
Cursor
  • πŸ“„.cursorrules
  • πŸ“„.cursor/rules/*.mdc
  • πŸ“„.cursor/settings.json
Transpiled Target Structure
GitHub Copilot
  • ✨.github/copilot-instructions.md
  • ✨.github/instructions/*.instructions.md
Cursor DirectiveGitHub Copilot EquivalentSemantic Bridge Behavior
Root .cursorrules.github/copilot-instructions.mdTranspiles master guidelines into Copilot-recognized repository instructions
.cursor/rules/*.mdc frontmatterCopilot markdown sectionsRemoves YAML delimiters and groups rules under semantic headings
Cursor Agent Mode directivesCopilot steering rulesEnforces negative constraints and coding conventions in Copilot chat & autocomplete

02Step-by-Step Migration Walkthrough

1

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.

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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.

3

Export Ready-to-Run GitHub Copilot Package

Click download to receive your fully structured ZIP archive containing .github/copilot-instructions.md, .github/instructions/*.instructions.md. Drop these files directly into your workspace to instantly begin using your AI assistant.

03Why Developers Choose PromptShift for Cursor β†’ GitHub Copilot

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Translates .cursorrules into standard .github/copilot-instructions.md

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Transforms scoped .mdc globs into dedicated Copilot instructions modules

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In-RAM secret sanitizer scrubs exposed API keys and environment tokens

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Instant 0.4s compilation via web studio or terminal (npx promptshift --to=copilot)

04Frequently Asked Questions

How do I use my Cursor rules in GitHub Copilot?

Copilot looks for instructions in .github/copilot-instructions.md. PromptShift converts your existing .cursorrules and .cursor/rules/*.mdc files into Copilot instructions automatically.

Does Copilot support modular file rules like Cursor .mdc?

Copilot reads .github/copilot-instructions.md as the primary source. PromptShift compiles your modular .mdc files into structured, hierarchical sections so Copilot respects all your scoped rules.

Can I automate this in CI?

Yes! Run npx promptshift --init-ci to generate a GitHub Actions workflow that keeps Copilot instructions and Cursor rules 100% in sync on every commit.

Is it free to try?

Yes, projects with up to 2 rule files are 100% free with no account needed. Repositories with multi-rule architecture unlock for $1.99.

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