I Wasted 6 Months Before Learning These 25 Cursor Tips (Plus Free Starter Kit)

Unlock the full power of Cursor and AI-assisted development in this deep-dive tutorial. I break down the exact workflows, shortcuts, rules, project setup methods, and agent-management techniques I use to build faster and ship better. You’ll learn how to structure your AI agents, prime them correctly, manage context, fix errors, index your codebase, integrate Prisma for AI-driven database control, and design clean, scalable architectures. This video is part of the full course at https://switchdimension.com, where you’ll learn how to build real AI products, automate your workflow, and move from idea to production-ready MVPs at speed. Perfect for developers, founders, and creators who want to use generative AI to work smarter and build faster. COURSE https://switchdimension.com Free Web App Launch Kit https://github.com/switch-dimension/launch-kit-core-switchdimension Time Stamps 00:00 - Intro 0:40 - Shortcuts 1:32 - Mcp Management 1:56 - General Settings 2:11 - Rules & Commands 4:06 - Cost Mangement 4:23 - sponsor segment 5:29 - Rapid Project Setup 6:03 - Free Starter Template 7:40 - Terminal & Errors 7:49 - AI Database Control With Prisma 8:44 - Priming Your AI Agent 9:45 - Indexing Codebase 10:08 - Docs Tip 10:19 - Adding Reference Docs 11:35 - Dealing with Errors 14:04 - Context Managment 14:47 - Natural Conversation Break Points 15:19 - Summarise Your Conversations 15:37 - Choosing Models 16:29 - Design Tips 17:02 - Git & Version Control 18:13 - Worktrees - Best Design Wins 19:21 - Agent Steering Tip 23:19 - Agent Review 24:47 - Design Mode 25:55 - Prompt Design 26:25 - Plan Mode