Add dedicated Cursor.gitignore template for Cursor AI editor exclusions #4639
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Description:
This PR introduces a standalone
Cursor.gitignoretemplate to centralize exclusion rules for Cursor, an AI-powered editor with cross-language adoption (beyond Python).Why a Dedicated Template?
Broader Scope Than Python
• Unlike PR4633 (which focused on Python-specific ignores), this template covers all languages where Cursor is used (JavaScript, Go, Rust, etc.).
• Cursor’s AI features (e.g., codebase indexing) require consistent ignore rules across ecosystems.
Editor-Specific Security Needs
•
.cursorignoreoften contains user/team-specific paths (e.g.,local_dev/,*.env.local).•
.cursorindexingignorerestricts AI analysis of sensitive directories (e.g.,node_modules/,vendor/).Precedent for Editor-Specific Templates
• Similar to
Global/JetBrains.gitignoreandGlobal/VisualStudioCode.gitignore, this follows GitHub’s pattern for editor-agnostic rules.Key Differences from Previous PR
Python.gitignoreGlobal/Cursor.gitignoreDocumentation & Validation
• Official Cursor Docs: Ignore Files | Indexing Guide
• Screenshot: Default Cursor ignore behavior:
Checklist
• [x] Verified no overlap with existing global templates.
• [x] Confirmed compliance with contribution guidelines.
• [ ] Awaiting CI validation.