# kotlin-ktor-development-cursorrules-prompt-file

This Cursor rule guides Kotlin projects built with Ktor. Use it when shaping API layers, feature folders, error handling, and tests.

- 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/kotlin-ktor-development-cursorrules-prompt-file.mdc
- Updated: 2026-05-30
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/rules/kotlin-ktor-development-cursorrules-prompt-file

## What it does

The rule applies to `**/*` and steers the project toward business-feature folders rather than technical layers. It separates route handlers, services, repositories, entities, and DTOs, while keeping related code under each feature. Constructor injection, validation, repository interfaces, and `StatusPages` error handling are part of the guidance.

Its stack targets Kotlin 2.1.20+, Ktor, JDK 21, and Gradle with Kotlin DSL. It also names Exposed, HikariCP, kotlinx.serialization, Koin, kotlin-logging, and Kotest. Testing guidance covers unit tests, Ktor 3.x route tests, edge cases, failure paths, and coverage targets of 80% overall and 90% for repositories, services, and validation. Projects outside this stack will need adjusted instructions.

## Install

### Cursor (native platform)

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.cursor/rules/kotlin-ktor-development-cursorrules-prompt-file.mdc` — Frontmatter: description, globs, alwaysApply

### Claude Code

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.claude/rules/kotlin-ktor-development-cursorrules-prompt-file.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/kotlin-ktor-development-cursorrules-prompt-file.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/kotlin-ktor-development-cursorrules-prompt-file.md`

### Cline

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.clinerules/kotlin-ktor-development-cursorrules-prompt-file.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/kotlin-ktor-development-cursorrules-prompt-file.mdc

## When to use it
- organize Kotlin code by business feature
- separate route, service, and repository responsibilities
- handle API failures with `StatusPages`
- test services and Ktor routes with Kotest
- structure a project around Gradle Kotlin DSL

## Example prompts
- Organize a new users module by business feature, with separate routes, services, and repositories.
- Add `GET /api/users/{id}` with UUID validation and a `testApplication` route test.
- Write service tests for an existing user and for `ResourceNotFoundException`.

## Source text · kotlin-ktor-development-cursorrules-prompt-file.mdc · CC0-1.0

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````text
---
description: "Cursor rules for Kotlin development with Ktor integration."
globs: **/*
alwaysApply: false
---
## Instruction to developer: save this file as .cursorrules and place it on the root project directory

## Core Principles
- Follow **SOLID**, **DRY**, **KISS**, and **YAGNI** principles
- Adhere to **OWASP** security best practices
- Break tasks into smallest units and solve problems step-by-step

## Technology Stack
- **Framework**: Kotlin Ktor with Kotlin 2.1.20+
- **JDK**: 21 (LTS)
- **Build**: Gradle with Kotlin DSL
- **Dependencies**: Ktor Server Core/Netty, kotlinx.serialization, Exposed, HikariCP, kotlin-logging, Koin, Kotest

## Application Structure (Feature-Based)
- **Organize by business features, not technical layers**
- Each feature is self-contained with all related components
- Promotes modularity, reusability, and better team collaboration
- Makes codebase easier to navigate and maintain
- Enables parallel development on different features
```
src/main/kotlin/com/company/app/
├── common/              # Shared utilities, extensions
├── config/              # Application configuration, DI
└── features/
    ├── auth/            # Feature directory
    │   ├── models/
    │   ├── repositories/
    │   ├── services/
    │   └── routes/
    └── users/           # Another feature
        ├── ...
```

Test structure mirrors the feature-based organization:
```
src/test/kotlin/com/company/app/
├── common/
└── features/
    ├── auth/
    │   ├── models/
    │   ├── repositories/
    │   ├── services/
    │   └── routes/
    └── users/
        ├── ...
```

## Application Logic Design
1. Route handlers: Handle requests/responses only
2. Services: Contain business logic, call repositories
3. Repositories: Handle database operations
4. Entity classes: Data classes for database models
5. DTOs: Data transfer between layers

## Entities & Data Classes
- Use Kotlin data classes with proper validation
- Define Table objects when using Exposed ORM
- Use UUID or auto-incrementing integers for IDs

## Repository Pattern
```kotlin
interface UserRepository {
    suspend fun findById(id: UUID): UserDTO?
    suspend fun create(user: CreateUserRequest): UserDTO
    suspend fun update(id: UUID, user: UpdateUserRequest): UserDTO?
    suspend fun delete(id: UUID): Boolean
}

class UserRepositoryImpl : UserRepository {
    override suspend fun findById(id: UUID): UserDTO? = withContext(Dispatchers.IO) {
        transaction {
            Users.select { Users.id eq id }
                .mapNotNull { it.toUserDTO() }
                .singleOrNull()
        }
    }
    // Other implementations...
}
```

## Service Layer
```kotlin
interface UserService {
    suspend fun getUserById(id: UUID): UserDTO
    suspend fun createUser(request: CreateUserRequest): UserDTO
    suspend fun updateUser(id: UUID, request: UpdateUserRequest): UserDTO
    suspend fun deleteUser(id: UUID)
}

class UserServiceImpl(
    private val userRepository: UserRepository
) : UserService {
    override suspend fun getUserById(id: UUID): UserDTO {
        return userRepository.findById(id) ?: throw ResourceNotFoundException("User", id.toString())
    }
    // Other implementations...
}
```

## Route Handlers
```kotlin
fun Application.configureUserRoutes(userService: UserService) {
    routing {
        route("/api/users") {
            get("/{id}") {
                val id = call.parameters["id"]?.let { UUID.fromString(it) }
````
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