AI Rules Converter is a VS Code extension designed to streamline the management of AI coding rules. It allows you to easily convert rule definitions between various AI-assisted IDE formats, ensuring your coding standards are consistent across different tools.
- Multi-Format Support: Convert rules between popular AI IDE formats:
- Cursor (
.cursor/rules) - Windsurf (
.windsurf/rules) - Kiro (
.kiro/*) - Antigravity (
.agents/rules)
- Cursor (
- Automatic Detection: Automatically detects rule files in your workspace.
- One-Click Conversion: Convert rules directly from the "Detected Rules" side panel.
- Rule Management: Delete obsolete or incorrect rules directly from the extension view.
- Live Updates: The view automatically refreshes when changes are made.
- Open the Rules Converter View: Click on the ruler icon in the Activity Bar to open the "Rules Converter" side panel.
- View Detected Rules: The extension will scan your workspace and list all detected rule files.
- Convert a Rule:
- Hover over a rule in the list.
- Click the "Convert Rule" icon (or right-click and select "Convert Rule").
- Follow the prompts to select the target format.
- Delete a Rule:
- Hover over a rule in the list.
- Click the trash icon (or right-click and select "Delete Rule") to remove it.
This extension contributes the following settings:
rulesConverter.refresh: Manually refresh the list of detected rules.
- Ensure your rule files are valid Markdown before converting.
| Version | Changes |
|---|---|
| 1.2.0 | Recursive folder actions (convert/delete) and root folder support. |
| 1.1.0 | Recursive subfolder scanning. |
| 1.0.1 | Icon update. |
| 1.0.0 | Production release. |
| 0.0.3 | Added extension icon and README documentation. |
| 0.0.2 | Added support for deleting rules. Improved rule detection and refresh logic. |
| 0.0.1 | Initial release with basic conversion support. |
Enjoy using AI Rules Converter!