# harmony-arkts

A Cursor rule for HarmonyOS ArkTS code covering components, state, resources, layout, lifecycle, and accessibility. Useful for .ets projects.

- rule · `type=rule` · Cursor · ★ 41024
- Author: PatrickJS
- License: CC0-1.0 · policy=mirror · the beginning of the file is at the end of this page
- Source: https://github.com/PatrickJS/awesome-cursorrules/tree/HEAD/rules/harmony-arkts.mdc
- Updated: 2026-05-30
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/rules/harmony-arkts

## What it does

This rule gives ArkUI components a consistent shape. It places state declarations and lifecycle hooks deliberately, keeps `build()` focused on UI composition, and recommends splitting complex views into smaller components. `@State`, `@Prop`, and `@Link` are assigned distinct roles for data flow.

The guidance also covers `Column`, `Row`, `Stack`, and `List`, layout property grouping, resource access through `$r()`, event handlers, async errors, focus, labels, contrast, and touch targets. It asks developers to test representative screen sizes and orientations.

For Cursor, add the file at `.cursor/rules/harmony-arkts.mdc`. The rule is not always active: its scope comes from patterns for `**/*.ets`, `**/*.ts`, `**/*.json5`, `AppScope/**/*`, and `entry/src/main/**/*`, so other paths fall outside its configured coverage.

## Install

### Cursor (native platform)

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.cursor/rules/harmony-arkts.mdc` — Frontmatter: description, globs, alwaysApply

### Claude Code

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.claude/rules/harmony-arkts.md` — The paths frontmatter field limits the files: move globs from the source into paths

### Codex

**AGENTS.md**
- Codex reads AGENTS.md: paste the rule text there

### GitHub Copilot

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.github/instructions/harmony-arkts.instructions.md` — The applyTo field sets which files it applies to: move globs from the source into applyTo

### Windsurf (Devin Desktop)

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.devin/rules/harmony-arkts.md`

### Cline

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.clinerules/harmony-arkts.md`

Where a file is given instead of a command, copy the files from the source to that path: https://github.com/PatrickJS/awesome-cursorrules/tree/HEAD/rules/harmony-arkts.mdc

## When to use it
- organize ArkUI component structure
- separate owned state from parent data
- move repeated values into resources
- check focus and labels for controls
- keep business logic out of `build()`

## Example prompts
- Review this component in `entry/src/main` against the HarmonyOS ArkTS rules.
- Refactor state and parent data in this `.ets` file with the appropriate decorators.
- Move repeated colors and dimensions to app resources accessed through `$r()`.

## Source text · harmony-arkts.mdc · CC0-1.0

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---
description: HarmonyOS ArkTS rules for components, state, resources, layout, lifecycle, and accessibility
globs: ["**/*.ets", "**/*.ts", "**/*.json5", "AppScope/**/*", "entry/src/main/**/*"]
alwaysApply: false
---

# HarmonyOS ArkTS Rules

## Component Structure

- Use `@Component` for component definitions and PascalCase for component structs.
- Keep state declarations near the top of the component.
- Group lifecycle hooks before `build()`.
- Place `build()` last and keep it focused on UI composition.
- Extract complex UI into smaller components.

## State and Data Flow

- Use `@State` for component-owned state.
- Use `@Prop` for parent-to-child data.
- Use `@Link` only for intentional two-way binding.
- Keep derived values in methods or computed helpers rather than duplicating state.
- Avoid broad global state unless the project has an established app-state pattern.

## Layout and Styling

- Use `Column`, `Row`, `Stack`, `List`, and other ArkUI primitives intentionally.
- Keep layout properties such as width, height, alignment, and layout weight grouped before visual properties.
- Use object notation for margin and padding when sides differ.
- Use logical pixels consistently.
- Use percentage strings for relative sizes.
- Keep reusable spacing, colors, and typography in resources when the project supports it.

## Events and Lifecycle

- Use arrow functions for event handlers.
- Keep event handlers short and delegate complex logic to methods.
- Handle async failures explicitly and surface user-facing errors where appropriate.
- Use lifecycle hooks for setup and teardown that genuinely depends on component lifecycle.

## Resources and Accessibility

- Use `$r()` for app resources.
- Group resource references consistently.
- Add descriptive labels and focus handling for interactive elements.
- Maintain color contrast and touch target size.
- Test on representative device sizes and orientations.

## Common Mistakes

- Do not bury business logic in `build()`.
- Do not use two-way binding when one-way props are enough.
- Do not hardcode repeated strings, colors, and dimensions that belong in resources.
- Do not leave debug `console.log` calls in production code.
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