Convert Cursor Rules to Windsurf Cascade Rules
Port your .cursorrules and .mdc multi-rule architecture to Windsurf Cascade format (.windsurfrules) in under 1 second.
01Architecture & File Mapping
- π
.cursorrules - π
.cursor/rules/*.mdc - π
.cursor/settings.json
- β¨
.windsurfrules - β¨
.windsurf/rules/*.md
| Cursor Directive | Windsurf Cascade Equivalent | Semantic Bridge Behavior |
|---|---|---|
| Root .cursorrules | .windsurfrules | Transpiles root guidelines for Windsurf Cascade agent loops |
| .cursor/rules/*.mdc | .windsurf/rules/*.md | Maps modular rules into Windsurf-compatible markdown directives |
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 Windsurf Cascade Package
Click download to receive your fully structured ZIP archive containing .windsurfrules, .windsurf/rules/*.md. Drop these files directly into your workspace to instantly begin using your AI assistant.
03Why Developers Choose PromptShift for Cursor β Windsurf Cascade
Compiles Cursor rules into native Windsurf Cascade directives (.windsurfrules)
Preserves negative constraints and coding guidelines with zero prompt degradation
Run in terminal with npx promptshift --to=windsurf or use the live browser studio
100% in-RAM execution with automatic secret redaction
04Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use my Cursor rules in Windsurf?
Yes! Windsurf reads .windsurfrules. PromptShift converts your entire Cursor rulebook into a clean .windsurfrules file in 0.4s.
Does Windsurf support YAML frontmatter from .mdc files?
PromptShift strips Cursor-specific YAML delimiters and formats the instructions into clean markdown sections that Windsurf Cascade parses flawlessly.
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