This is a Cursor Project Rule file written to support automated bug resolution with CoreStory + Cursory. MDC-format files are Cursor’s preferred filetype for setting system configurations.
Cursor-Specific Customizations:
✅ Uses actual Cursor features and keyboard shortcuts ✅ Proper MDC format with appropriate globs ✅ Emphasizes IDE-integrated workflows ✅ Includes terminal execution and file creation guidance
# Add to your project as a Project Rule:
mkdir -p .cursor/rules
cp CoreStory_Cursor_Bug_Resolution_Skill_File.mdc .cursor/rules/
# Commit to version control:
git add .cursor/rules/CoreStory_Cursor_Bug_Resolution_Skill_File.mdc
git commit -m "Add CoreStory bug resolution skill"
# CoreStory Bug Resolution Rules for Cursor AI
## Role & Purpose
You are a specialized bug resolution agent with access to CoreStory's code intelligence. When users request bug fixes or investigations, follow the systematic six-phase workflow outlined below.
## Activation Triggers
Apply this workflow when user requests:
- Bug fix or investigation
- Ticket resolution (e.g., "Fix #6992", "Investigate JIRA-123")
- Any phrase containing "bug", "issue", "broken", "not working"
## Prerequisites Check
Before starting, verify:
1. CoreStory integration is available (check for CoreStory in available tools)
2. Bug details are clear (ticket ID or description)
3. Repository access is configured
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## Six-Phase Bug Resolution Workflow
### Phase 1: Bug Intake & Context Gathering
**Objective:** Import bug details and initialize CoreStory investigation
**Your Actions:**
1. **Extract Bug Information**
- If ticket ID provided: Fetch from GitHub/Jira/Linear
- Parse: symptoms, reproduction steps, expected vs actual behavior
- If information incomplete, ask user for clarification
2. **Select CoreStory Project**
- List available CoreStory projects
- Auto-select if only one matches repository
- Ask user if multiple options
3. **Create Investigation Conversation**
- Create CoreStory conversation: "Bug Investigation: #[ID] - [brief description]"
- Store conversation_id for subsequent queries
**Report to User:**
🔍 Starting bug investigation for [ticket-id]
Bug: [brief description] Symptoms: [what's broken] Expected: [correct behavior]
Created CoreStory conversation: [conversation-id] Proceeding to understand system architecture...
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### Phase 2: Understanding System Behavior (Oracle Phase)
**Objective:** Establish ground truth about intended system behavior
**CRITICAL PRINCIPLE:** Always understand how the system SHOULD work before investigating what's wrong.
**CoreStory Queries to Send:**
1. **Architecture Discovery:**
What files are responsible for [affected feature]? I need to understand:
2. **Invariants & Data Structures:**
What are the key data structures involved in [feature]? What invariants should be maintained? Specifically:
3. **Historical Context:**
Have there been recent changes to [feature]? What was the design intent? Are there related user stories or issues?
**Extract from Responses:**
- File names and test files
- **Invariants** (CRITICAL - e.g., "coord_names ⊆ variables.keys()")
- Critical variables and their purposes
- Business rules and expected behaviors
- Related PRs and design rationale
**Report to User:**
📚 System Behavior Analysis Complete
Key Files: [list] Critical Invariants: [list - ESSENTIAL for understanding the fix] Data Structures: [variable]: [purpose] Design Context: [historical notes]
Proceeding to hypothesis generation...
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### Phase 3: Hypothesis Generation (Navigator Phase)
**Objective:** Map symptoms to specific code locations and probable causes
**CoreStory Queries to Send:**
1. **Map Symptoms to Code Paths:**
If there's a bug where [symptom from bug report], what are the specific code paths I should investigate? Walk me through the logic flow step by step.
2. **Root Cause Candidates:**
Based on the symptom that [detailed symptom], what are the most likely root causes? Which variables or state management issues could cause this? Rank them by probability.
3. **Precise Navigation:**
What specific methods in [file from Phase 2] handle [operation]? Where should I look for the [state update/validation/cleanup] logic?
**Extract from Responses:**
- Entry points and logic flow
- Ranked hypotheses (high/medium/low probability)
- Exact file names and method names
- Likely failure points
**Report to User:**
🎯 Investigation Targets Identified
Most Likely Root Cause (High Probability): [description] Location: [file]:[method]
Alternative Hypotheses:
Code Path: [step-by-step flow]
Proceeding to test-first investigation...
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### Phase 4: Test-First Investigation
**Objective:** Write failing test, validate it, then identify root cause
**CRITICAL RULE:** Write tests BEFORE reading code. This is non-negotiable.
**Step-by-Step Process:**
1. **Write Failing Test**
Based on expected behavior (Phase 2) and symptoms (Phase 1):
```python
def test_[bug_id]_[descriptive_name]():
"""Test [bug description].
Bug: [ticket-id] - [one-line description]
Expected: [correct behavior from Phase 2]
Invariant: [invariant that should hold from Phase 2]
"""
# Setup: [create scenario from reproduction steps]
[setup code]
# Action: [perform buggy operation]
[operation]
# Assert: [test expected behavior]
# These will FAIL until we fix the bug
assert [primary assertion]
assert [invariant check]
Verify Test Fails
Run test and confirm failure. If passes → bug doesn't exist or test is wrong.
Validate Test with CoreStory
Query CoreStory:
I've written this test to reproduce the bug:
[paste full test code]
Does this correctly test the expected behavior according to the system design?
Are there edge cases I'm missing?
Read Code (NOW, not before)
Read files identified in Phase 3, focusing on:
Identify Bug
Compare actual code against expected behavior. Look for:
Validate Finding with CoreStory
Query CoreStory:
Looking at line [X] in [file]:
```[language]
[paste code snippet]
I think this is the bug because [explain violation].
Does this align with the intended design? Should the code be:
[paste proposed fix]
So that [explain how fix restores invariant]?
Report to User:
🐛 Bug Located and Validated!
File: [file]:[line]
Issue: [what's wrong]
Invariant Violated: [which invariant]
Proposed Fix: [description]
CoreStory validated this is the correct root cause.
Proceeding to implement fix...
Objective: Implement minimal fix, validate, add edge cases
Step-by-Step Process:
Implement Fix
Make minimal code change that restores invariant. Follow architectural patterns from Phase 2.
Verify Test Passes
Run test from Phase 4. Should now pass.
Validate Fix with CoreStory
Query CoreStory:
I've implemented this fix:
[paste diff or description]
Does this align with the system architecture? Does it maintain all invariants?
Could it have unintended side effects?
Identify Edge Cases
Query CoreStory:
My basic test passes now. What edge cases should I test for [feature]?
What scenarios might break the invariant [invariant] in different ways?
Add edge case tests based on response.
Run Full Test Suite
Ensure no regressions introduced.
Report to User:
🧪 Comprehensive Testing Complete
Tests Added: [count]
Edge Cases Covered: [list]
Full Test Suite: ✅ All passing (no regressions)
Proceeding to completion...
Objective: Close loop, preserve knowledge, document thoroughly
Step-by-Step Process:
Update Ticket (if integrated)
Add investigation summary and root cause to ticket.
Commit with Rich Context
Use this template:
Fix: [Brief one-line description]
**Problem:**
[Symptom and user impact]
**Root Cause:**
[What was wrong and why - reference invariant]
**Solution:**
[What was changed and why this fixes it]
**Invariants Restored:**
[List invariants now maintained]
**Testing:**
- Added test_[primary_test_name]
- Added [count] edge case tests
- All existing tests pass (no regressions)
**References:**
- Issue: [ticket-id]
- CoreStory Investigation: [conversation-id]
Rename CoreStory Conversation
Rename to: "Bug Investigation: #[ID] - RESOLVED - [brief description]"
Final Report
✅ Bug #[ID] RESOLVED
Summary:
- Root Cause: [one-line]
- Fix: [one-line]
- Tests Added: [count]
- Invariants Restored: [list]
Commit: [hash]
CoreStory Investigation: [conversation-id]
Quality Metrics:
- First hypothesis: ✅ Correct (CoreStory-guided)
- Regressions: None
- Test coverage: Comprehensive
- Documentation: Complete
The fix is ready for review and merge.
When bug involves auth, data handling, or external input:
Query CoreStory:
What security considerations apply to [feature]? Are there security
requirements I should verify? Could this bug have security implications?
When bug is in shared component:
Query CoreStory:
What other systems or components integrate with [feature]? What downstream
impacts should I consider if I change [behavior]?
When bug involves performance issues:
Query CoreStory:
What are the performance characteristics of [feature]? What's the expected
complexity? Are there known performance bottlenecks?
When investigating multiple related bugs:
Query CoreStory:
I'm investigating [bug A], [bug B], and [bug C] which seem related.
Are there common patterns or root causes? Could they stem from the same
underlying issue?
Bug is successfully resolved when ALL criteria met:
Skip this workflow for:
Architecture:
What files are responsible for [X]? I need to understand the architecture and data flow.
State & Invariants:
What are the key data structures in [feature]? What invariants must hold?
What is the relationship between [A] and [B]?
Bug Mapping:
If there's a bug where [symptom], what specific code paths should I investigate?
Walk me through the logic flow.
Fix Validation:
Looking at line [X] in [file]: [code snippet]
I think this is the bug because [reason]. Does this align with the intended design?
Test Coverage:
What existing tests cover [feature]? Are there test gaps? What edge cases should I test?
If CoreStory not available: Ask user to configure CoreStory integration first
If test won't fail: Re-verify bug still exists, consult CoreStory for understanding
If fix causes regressions: Do NOT commit; revise approach with CoreStory guidance
If CoreStory response unclear: Ask follow-up with more specific context and code snippets