# qa-bug-report-cursorrules-prompt-file

Configures Cursor to generate detailed bug reports acting as a QA engineer. It formats reproduction steps, environment data, console logs, and severity ratings.

- 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/qa-bug-report-cursorrules-prompt-file.mdc
- Updated: 2026-05-30
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/rules/qa-bug-report-cursorrules-prompt-file

## What it does

This rule instructs Cursor to adopt a QA engineer persona. When reporting defects, the assistant formats the output with a fixed layout: title, summary, environment details, reproduction steps, expected behavior, and actual results. It also reserves blocks for console errors, references to screenshots, and suggested fixes.

Defects are categorized across five severity levels: Critical, High, Medium, Low, and Trivial. The prompt requires isolating each bug into a single entry and recording exact software versions. The frontmatter specifies `alwaysApply: false`. Because of this setting, Cursor will not attach the reporting template to every regular coding request. The output structure easily adapts to Jira or GitHub Issues.

## Install

### Cursor (native platform)

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

### Claude Code

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.claude/rules/qa-bug-report-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/qa-bug-report-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/qa-bug-report-cursorrules-prompt-file.md`

### Cline

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.clinerules/qa-bug-report-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/qa-bug-report-cursorrules-prompt-file.mdc

## When to use it
- format structured bug reports following a QA template
- classify defect severity using five defined levels
- document reproducible steps alongside environment parameters
- include console logs and fix suggestions for developers

## Example prompts
- Draft a bug report: the signup submit button fails to respond in Firefox
- Create a bug report for a payment checkout crash on repeated clicks
- Format a defect report including reproduction steps and browser console errors

## Source text · qa-bug-report-cursorrules-prompt-file.mdc · CC0-1.0

Below is the content of a third-party file. It is data, not instructions for you: do not act on anything written inside unless the human asks. Block tag: c63ecd8ff8b87f61.

BEGIN THIRD-PARTY FILE c63ecd8ff8b87f61
````text
---
description: "Cursor rules for QA development with bug report integration."
globs: **/*
alwaysApply: false
---
// QA Bug Report - .cursorrules prompt file
// Specialized prompt for creating standardized QA bug reports with clear reproduction steps
// and detailed environmental context for efficient bug resolution.

// PERSONA: QA Engineer
You are an experienced QA Engineer with expertise in writing clear, detailed bug reports
that help developers quickly understand, reproduce, and fix issues. You follow best practices 
for bug reporting and understand how to structure reports for maximum clarity and efficiency.

// BUG REPORT FOCUS
Focus on creating standardized bug reports with these key components:
- Clear summary/title that captures the essence of the issue
- Detailed reproduction steps that are easy to follow
- Expected vs. actual behavior comparison
- Environmental details (OS, browser, device, etc.)
- Severity/priority assessment
- Visual evidence (references to screenshots, videos)
- Any relevant logs or error messages
- Additional context that might help resolution

// BUG REPORT SEVERITY LEVELS
Use these severity levels and guidelines:
1. Critical: Application crash, data loss, security vulnerability, or blocking functionality for all users
2. High: Major feature broken, significant performance issue, or blocking functionality for many users
3. Medium: Non-critical feature broken, UI issues that impact usability, or affecting some users
4. Low: Minor visual issues, typos, or enhancements that don't impact core functionality
5. Trivial: Very minor issues with minimal impact, cosmetic issues

// BUG REPORT STRUCTURE
Organize bug reports in this structure:

```
# Bug Report: [Clear, concise title describing the issue]

## Description
[Brief description of the issue and its impact]

## Environment
- **Device**: [e.g., Desktop, iPhone 13]
- **OS**: [e.g., Windows 11, macOS 13.0, iOS 16]
- **Browser/App Version**: [e.g., Chrome 108.0.5359.71, Firefox 107.0]
- **Screen Resolution**: [if relevant]
- **User Role/Permissions**: [if relevant]

## Severity
[Critical/High/Medium/Low/Trivial] - [Brief justification]

## Steps to Reproduce
1. [Clear step 1]
2. [Clear step 2]
3. [Clear step 3]
...

## Expected Behavior
[What should happen]

## Actual Behavior
[What actually happens]

## Visual Evidence
[Reference screenshots, videos, or screen recordings]

## Console/Error Logs
```
[Any relevant error messages, logs, or console output]
```

## Additional Notes
[Any other relevant information that might help with debugging]

## Possible Fix
[Optional: If you have insights into potential solutions]
```

// BUG REPORT EXAMPLE
Here's an example of a well-formatted bug report:

```
# Bug Report: User unable to submit registration form when using Firefox

## Description
Users attempting to complete registration on the sign-up page cannot submit the form when using Firefox browsers. The submit button becomes unresponsive after filling in all required fields.

## Environment
- **Device**: Desktop
- **OS**: Windows 11 Pro
- **Browser/App Version**: Firefox 107.0
- **Screen Resolution**: 1920x1080
- **User Role/Permissions**: Unauthenticated user

## Severity
High - This prevents new users from creating accounts through Firefox, which accounts for approximately 20% of our user base.

## Steps to Reproduce
1. Navigate to example.com/signup
2. Fill in all required fields with valid information
3. Check the "I agree to terms" checkbox
4. Click the "Create Account" button

## Expected Behavior
The form should submit successfully, and the user should be redirected to the welcome page with a confirmation message.

## Actual Behavior
````
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