Your agent writes fast.
Make it write right.
Cursor is powerful — but it only knows what's in the codebase. Pathmode feeds it structured intent specs, auto-generated .cursorrules, and real user evidence. Every edit stays grounded in what users actually need.
# Project Context (auto-generated by Pathmode)
## Current Intent: Redesign Account Settings
Objective: Users can update preferences without drop-off
Outcomes: 3 testable conditions
Constraints: 3 non-negotiable rules
Evidence: 5 items from user research
## Constitution Rules
- All database access via server actions only
- Input validation with Zod on every API boundary
The context gap is killing your edits
Cursor reads your code perfectly. But code doesn't say why it exists.
Cursor alone
- ×Agent sees code patterns — not the user pain behind them
- ×Requirements live in Notion, Slack, Jira, and your head
- ×.cursorrules are hand-maintained and quickly stale
- ×No way to know if the edit actually solves the problem
- ×"Implement this feature" without success criteria leads to rework
Cursor + Pathmode
- Every edit traces to real user friction, quotes, and metrics
- Agent gets objective, outcomes, constraints, and edge cases via MCP
- .cursorrules auto-generated from your workspace strategy
- Dependency graph prevents breaking upstream flows
- Success means outcomes met — not just code compiled
Two ways Pathmode powers Cursor
Use the MCP server for live context, or export static rules. Both keep your agent aligned.
MCP Server
Live context, always fresh
Cursor's agent mode calls Pathmode tools directly. It reads your active intent, checks dependencies, and gets structured execution prompts — all in real time.
- 12 MCP tools for full context access
- Dependency graph analysis built in
- Agent marks intents as shipped when done
- Constitution rules enforced on every edit
.cursorrules Export
Static context, zero config
Generate a .cursorrules file from your workspace. Includes your strategy, constitution rules, and active intent — no MCP setup required.
- One-click export from Pathmode workspace
- Includes strategy, constraints, and active intent
- Works in any Cursor mode (agent, composer, chat)
- Commit to repo so the whole team gets context
.cursorrules that write themselves
Stop hand-maintaining rules files. Pathmode generates them from your workspace strategy, constitution rules, and active intent — with real user evidence baked in.
Intent-aware context
Your agent knows the objective, outcomes, constraints, and edge cases — not just the code.
Constitution rules enforced
Architectural constraints like "server actions only" or "Zod validation on every boundary" are baked into the rules file.
Evidence-backed decisions
The agent sees the friction reports, user quotes, and metrics that justify the work.
Always current
Re-export whenever your intent changes. Via MCP, the agent fetches live context automatically.
Example auto-generated .cursorrules
# Project Context (auto-generated by Pathmode)
## Workspace Strategy
Vision: Become the default way product teams communicate intent to AI agents.
Non-negotiables: Every feature must trace to user evidence. No spec ships without outcomes.
## Active Constitution Rules
- All database access via server actions only — no direct client queries
- Input validation with Zod on every API boundary
- Row-level security (RLS) enforced on all tables
## Current Intent: Redesign Account Settings
Objective: Users can update preferences without drop-off
Outcomes:
- Settings save confirmation visible within 500ms
- Password change completes in under 3 clicks
- Drop-off rate on settings page below 30%
Constraints:
- Must work on iOS Safari 15+
- No full-page reloads on save
Evidence: 5 items — 3 friction reports, 1 user quote, 1 drop-off metric12 tools. Full context.
Cursor's agent mode connects via Model Context Protocol and gets instant access to your entire Intent Layer.
Read Intent
get_current_intentActive intent with full spec
get_intentSingle intent by ID
list_intentsAll intents, filter by status
search_intentsKeyword search across specs
Understand Strategy
analyze_intent_graphCritical path, bottlenecks, cycles
get_intent_relationsDependency graph for one intent
get_workspaceVision, principles, non-negotiables
get_constitutionMandatory constraint rules
Execute & Track
get_agent_promptStructured execution prompt
export_contextCLAUDE.md, .cursorrules, intent.md
update_intent_statusMark shipped or verified
log_implementation_noteRecord technical decisions
What Cursor sees when it calls get_current_intent
{
"objective": "Redesign account settings so users can update preferences without drop-off",
"severity": "critical",
"outcomes": [
"Settings save confirmation visible within 500ms",
"Password change completes in under 3 clicks",
"Drop-off rate on settings page below 30%"
],
"constraints": [
"Must work on iOS Safari 15+",
"No full-page reloads on save",
"Respect existing RBAC permissions"
],
"edgeCases": [
{ "scenario": "User loses connection mid-save", "expected": "Draft persisted locally, retry on reconnect" },
{ "scenario": "Concurrent edits from two sessions", "expected": "Last-write-wins with conflict toast" }
],
"evidence": "5 items — 3 friction reports, 1 user quote, 1 drop-off metric"
}Setup in under 2 minutes
One config file. One API key. That's it.
Get your API key
Go to Settings → API Keys in your Pathmode workspace and generate a key.
Add to your Cursor config
Paste this into .cursor/mcp.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"pathmode": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["@pathmode/mcp-server"],
"env": {
"PATHMODE_API_KEY": "pm_live_..."
}
}
}
}Start building
Cursor now has full access to your Intent Layer. Use agent mode and ask it to implement your active intent.
Also available on the Cursor Directory · Works offline too — add --local to read intent.md files from your project directory.
Stop guessing what to build.
Start shipping intents.
Give Cursor the context it deserves.
No credit card required · Free for solo builders