Short answer
Install the AIPM CLI, run aipm init --target cursor in your project, then run aipm add with the package name and --target cursor. Review the installed instructions before using them.
Words used in this guide
- AIPM: a tool that installs and updates reusable AI instructions.
- Package: a named group of files that people can install and update together.
- Workflow: a set of steps used to finish a task.
- CLI: a tool that you use by typing commands in a terminal.
What this means
Start from the public package page
Check the description, source, license, publisher, files, examples, and supported targets. A package should say what job it performs and what behavior it changes.
Install into the project
Run the target-specific command from the project root. AIPM places the Cursor-ready file under the project instead of hiding the shared instructions in one person's chat history.
Review before team use
Read the installed file and test it on a small task. Commit it only when the team agrees that the instructions are safe and useful for the project.
Simple steps to create and AI agent
- Run npm install -g @aipm-registry/cli.
- Open the project folder in a terminal.
- Run aipm init --target cursor.
- Run aipm add @scope/name@version --target cursor --ci.
- Review the installed .cursor/aipm skill file.
- Open Cursor and test the skill on a small task.
Where to go next
If you want to try this in a real project, start with the install guide, then read how to use AIPM. If you want to share your own workflow, read the publishing guide.
FAQ
Where does AIPM put a Cursor skill?
AIPM installs a Cursor skill under .cursor/aipm/skills in the project. The package name determines the installed file name.
Is a Cursor skill the same as a Cursor project rule?
Not exactly. Both provide reusable instructions, but project rules can be scoped to files or conditions while a skill usually describes a task or workflow.