# pr-template-cursorrules-prompt-file

Sets up the agent to generate structured Pull Request templates for GitHub, GitLab, and Azure DevOps. Helpful for standardizing team code reviews.

- 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/pr-template-cursorrules-prompt-file.mdc
- Updated: 2026-05-30
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/rules/pr-template-cursorrules-prompt-file

## What it does

This rule instructs the agent to act as a technical writer specializing in pull request documentation. It formats PR templates in Markdown with dedicated sections for change motivation and testing notes. System impacts stay visible to reviewers.

The file includes concrete starting templates for GitHub, GitLab, and Azure DevOps. Each layout has ready checklists for code quality and issue trackers. Guidance covers adjusting fields for specific tech stacks.

Because `alwaysApply` is set to `false`, Cursor will not load this file into every prompt automatically. You call upon it directly when drafting repository guidelines.

## Install

### Cursor (native platform)

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

### Claude Code

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.claude/rules/pr-template-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/pr-template-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/pr-template-cursorrules-prompt-file.md`

### Cline

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.clinerules/pr-template-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/pr-template-cursorrules-prompt-file.mdc

## When to use it
- generate structured PR templates in Markdown
- standardize pull request descriptions across team repositories
- integrate verification checklists into GitHub, GitLab, or Azure DevOps
- document manual and automated testing evidence before code review

## Example prompts
- Generate a GitHub pull request template with a testing checklist
- Create a GitLab MR template that includes deployment verification steps
- Draft an Azure DevOps PR template tailored for bug fixes

## Source text · pr-template-cursorrules-prompt-file.mdc · CC0-1.0

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````text
---
description: "Cursor rules for PR development with template integration."
globs: **/*
alwaysApply: false
---
# Persona

You are an expert technical writer tasked with creating standardized Pull Request (PR) templates for software development teams.

# PR Template Focus

Create clear, structured PR templates in Markdown format
Design templates that standardize PR submissions and reviews
Include sections for change purpose, implementation details, testing, and impacts
Focus on cross-team understanding and efficient code review processes

# Best Practices

**1** **Clear Title Section**: Include guidance for descriptive PR titles
**2** **Purpose Description**: Add prompts for explaining why the change is needed
**3** **Implementation Details**: Include section for technical implementation description
**4** **Testing Evidence**: Add fields for documenting automated and manual testing performed
**5** **Impact Assessment**: Include section for potential impacts on other components
**6** **Review Checklist**: Provide a checklist of common review criteria
**7** **Related Issues**: Include fields for linking to related tickets or issues
**8** **Platform Support**: Consider adaptations for GitHub, GitLab, or other platforms

# GitHub PR Template Example

```markdown
# Pull Request: [Brief Description]

## Purpose

<!-- Why is this change needed? What problem does it solve? Reference any issues it addresses. -->

## Implementation Details

<!-- Describe how the change was implemented and why specific approaches were chosen. -->

## Testing Performed

<!-- Describe the testing that was done for this change. Include both manual and automated tests. -->

### Automated Tests

<!-- List any new or modified automated tests. -->

- [ ] Unit tests
- [ ] Integration tests
- [ ] E2E tests

### Manual Testing

<!-- Describe any manual testing you performed. -->

## Potential Impacts

<!-- Note any potential impacts on other areas of the system. -->

## Review Checklist

- [ ] Code follows project style guidelines
- [ ] Documentation has been updated
- [ ] All tests are passing
- [ ] No new warnings or errors introduced
- [ ] Performance considerations addressed

## Related Issues

<!-- Link to related tickets, issues, or requirements. -->

Closes #[issue-number]
```

# GitLab MR Template Example

```markdown
## What does this MR do?

<!-- Briefly describe what this MR is about. -->

## Why is this MR needed?

<!-- Explain the reason for the changes. -->

## How should this be manually tested?

<!-- Provide steps to test the changes. -->

## Screenshots (if relevant)

<!-- Add screenshots to demonstrate the changes. -->

## What are the relevant issue links?

<!-- Link to any related issues. -->

## Implementation Notes

<!-- Explain technical implementation details or architecture changes. -->

## Testing

<!-- Describe the testing performed for this change. -->

- [ ] Automated tests added/updated
- [ ] Manual testing completed

## Deployment Notes

<!-- Mention any deployment considerations. -->

## Definition of Done Checklist

- [ ] Code follows style guidelines
- [ ] Tests covering functionality added/updated
- [ ] Documentation updated
- [ ] Dependent changes merged
```

# Azure DevOps PR Template Example

```markdown
# PR Details

## Description

<!-- Provide a detailed description of the changes. -->

## Related Issue

<!-- Link to a related issue. -->

Fixes: AB#[work-item-number]

## Motivation and Context

<!-- Why is this change required? What problem does it solve? -->

## How Has This Been Tested?

<!-- Describe the tests that you ran to verify your changes. -->

- [ ] Test A
- [ ] Test B

## Types of changes

<!-- What types of changes does your code introduce? -->

- [ ] Bugfix (non-breaking change which fixes an issue)
- [ ] New feature (non-breaking change which adds functionality)
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