# solidity

A Cursor rule that sets style and safety requirements for Solidity code: pinned pragma, custom errors, reentrancy protection. Useful when you write contracts in Cursor.

- rule · `type=rule` · Cursor · ★ 3579
- Author: sanjeed5
- License: CC0-1.0 · policy=mirror · the beginning of the file is at the end of this page
- Source: https://github.com/sanjeed5/awesome-cursor-rules-mdc/tree/HEAD/rules-mdc/solidity.mdc
- Updated: 2026-05-19
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/rules/solidity

## What it does

This is a `.cursor/rules/solidity.mdc` file that Cursor picks up while you work on code. It covers file layout and contract structure: an SPDX license header with a pinned compiler version, 4-space indentation, the order of declarations inside a contract, and naming conventions.

A separate section deals with gas and security. Instead of `require` strings the rule asks for custom errors, immutable values go into `immutable` and `constant`, and `unchecked` blocks are allowed only where overflow is provably impossible. Functions that change state and call external contracts should follow Checks-Effects-Interactions with a reentrancy guard.

The examples target compiler version 0.8.29 and point to audited libraries such as OpenZeppelin. If your project runs a different Solidity version, you will have to adjust them. The file cuts off inside the reentrancy section, so the remaining security guidance is not covered.

## Install

### Cursor (native platform)

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

### Claude Code

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.claude/rules/solidity.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/solidity.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/solidity.md`

### Cline

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

Where a file is given instead of a command, copy the files from the source to that path: https://github.com/sanjeed5/awesome-cursor-rules-mdc/tree/HEAD/rules-mdc/solidity.mdc

## When to use it
- pin the compiler version and license in every file
- swap `require` strings for custom errors
- move fixed values into `immutable` and `constant`
- guard state-changing functions against reentrancy
- bring contract and function names in line with the Solidity style guide

## Example prompts
- Check my contract against the solidity rules and show where the element order is wrong
- Rewrite this `withdraw` function to use a custom error instead of a `require` string
- Look at the contract and tell me which variables should be `immutable` or `constant`

## Source text · solidity.mdc · CC0-1.0

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---
description: Definitive guidelines for writing secure, maintainable, and gas-efficient Solidity smart contracts, emphasizing modern best practices and security-first development.
globs: **/*
---
# Solidity Best Practices

This guide outlines the definitive best practices for writing Solidity smart contracts, ensuring security, readability, and efficiency. Adhere to these rules for all new and refactored code.

## 1. Code Organization & Structure

### 1.1 File Header
Every Solidity file MUST start with an SPDX license identifier and a precise pragma statement. Pin to a specific, audited compiler version.

❌ BAD
```solidity
pragma solidity ^0.8.0; // Vague pragma, allows minor version bumps
// No license
contract MyContract {}
```

✅ GOOD
```solidity
// SPDX-License-Identifier: MIT
pragma solidity 0.8.29; // Pin to specific, audited compiler version
contract MyContract {}
```

### 1.2 Indentation & Whitespace
Use 4 spaces for indentation. Never use tabs. Maintain consistent spacing around operators and within control structures.

❌ BAD
```solidity
function myFunction (uint256  _value) public {
if(_value > 0){ emit Event(_value);}
}
```

✅ GOOD
```solidity
function myFunction(uint256 _value) public {
    if (_value > 0) {
        emit Event(_value);
    }
}
```

### 1.3 Blank Lines
Use two blank lines between top-level declarations (contracts, interfaces, libraries). Use one blank line between function declarations within a contract.

❌ BAD
```solidity
contract A {}
contract B {}
contract C {
    function foo() public {}
    function bar() public {}
}
```

✅ GOOD
```solidity
contract A {}


contract B {}


contract C {
    function foo() public {}

    function bar() public {}
}
```

### 1.4 Maximum Line Length
Keep lines under 120 characters. Wrap long lines with a single indent for arguments, placing the closing parenthesis/semicolon on its own line.

❌ BAD
```solidity
function reallyLongFunctionName(address _arg1, uint256 _arg2, bytes32 _arg3, bool _arg4, string memory _arg5) public pure returns (bool) { return true; }
```

✅ GOOD
```solidity
function reallyLongFunctionName(
    address _arg1,
    uint256 _arg2,
    bytes32 _arg3,
    bool _arg4,
    string memory _arg5
)
    public
    pure
    returns (bool)
{
    return true;
}
```

### 1.5 Order of Elements
Organize contract elements for clarity and consistency.

1.  `type` declarations (structs, enums)
2.  State variables (constants, immutables, then others by visibility: public, internal, private)
3.  Events
4.  Errors
5.  Constructor
6.  `receive()` function (if exists)
7.  `fallback()` function (if exists)
8.  External functions (view/pure last)
9.  Public functions (view/pure last)
10. Internal functions (view/pure last)
11. Private functions (view/pure last)

### 1.6 Naming Conventions
Follow the Solidity style guide: `PascalCase` for Contracts, Structs, Enums, Custom Errors; `camelCase` for Functions, Events, Modifiers, Local Variables, State Variables; `SCREAMING_SNAKE_CASE` for `constant` and `immutable` variables. Prefix `_` for function parameters.

❌ BAD
```solidity
contract my_contract {
    uint256 PUBLIC_VAR;
    function get_value() internal view returns (uint256) {
        uint256 local_var = 1;
        return local_var;
    }
}
```

✅ GOOD
```solidity
contract MyContract {
    uint256 public publicVar;
    uint256 internal immutable MY_IMMUTABLE_VALUE;

    function getValue(uint256 _input) internal view returns (uint256) {
        uint256 localVariable = _input;
        return localVariable;
    }
}
```

### 1.7 Visibility Declarations
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