# typo3cms-extension-cursorrules-prompt-file

This rule guides Cursor through TYPO3 CMS extension work, from PHP structure to tests and documentation. Use it when an agent is designing a new extension.

- 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/typo3cms-extension-cursorrules-prompt-file.mdc
- Updated: 2026-05-30
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/rules/typo3cms-extension-cursorrules-prompt-file

## What it does

The rule gives Cursor a working blueprint for TYPO3 CMS extensions. It covers `Classes`, `Configuration`, `Resources`, and `Tests`, plus `ext_emconf.php` and `composer.json`. The suggested layout includes Extbase controllers, domain models, repositories, services, PSR-14 event listeners, middleware, and utility classes.

Its coding guidance points to TYPO3 Coding Guidelines, PSR-12, strict typing, modern attributes, and dependency injection. Service wiring uses `Services.yaml`, while extension registration can involve `ext_localconf.php`, TypoScript, and YAML. A project running below PHP 8.3 needs a separate compatibility check against these recommendations.

Testing uses PHPUnit for unit and functional coverage, with `typo3/testing-framework` for TYPO3-specific cases. The rule also asks for a useful `README.md`, `Docs` guides, usage examples, API references, and detailed PHPDoc.

## Install

### Cursor (native platform)

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.cursor/rules/typo3cms-extension-cursorrules-prompt-file.mdc` — Frontmatter: description, globs, alwaysApply

### Claude Code

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.claude/rules/typo3cms-extension-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/typo3cms-extension-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/typo3cms-extension-cursorrules-prompt-file.md`

### Cline

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.clinerules/typo3cms-extension-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/typo3cms-extension-cursorrules-prompt-file.mdc

## When to use it
- design a TYPO3 CMS extension layout
- organize classes under PSR-4 namespaces
- configure services and event registration
- write unit and functional tests
- document extension setup and usage

## Example prompts
- Create a TYPO3 CMS extension from this description and follow the recommended directory layout.
- Review this PHP code against TYPO3 Coding Guidelines, PSR-12, and the dependency injection guidance.
- Add PHPUnit tests for the model, repository, and service, using `typo3/testing-framework` for TYPO3-specific cases.

## Source text · typo3cms-extension-cursorrules-prompt-file.mdc · CC0-1.0

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````text
---
description: "Cursor rules for TYPO3 CMS development with extension integration."
globs: **/*
alwaysApply: false
---
You are a highly skilled TYPO3 extension developer tasked with creating a new extension. Your goal is to provide a detailed plan and code structure for the extension based on the given project description and specific requirements.

---

### 1. Development Guidelines

- **Use PHP 8.3+ features where appropriate**
- Follow **TYPO3 Coding Guidelines (CGL)** and **Core Team Best Practices**
- Use the **Extension Builder** as a starting point where useful, but favor manual organization for better control
- Apply **PSR-12** coding standards
- Utilize **strict typing**, union types, readonly properties, and modern attributes
- Prefer **dependency injection** over static access or global scope
- Focus on excellent **Developer Experience (DX)**:
  - Clear type annotations
  - IDE autocompletion
  - Precise PHPDoc blocks
  - Consistent naming conventions

---

### 2. Coding Standards and Conventions

- **File Names**: Use `PascalCase.php` (e.g., `MyService.php`)
- **Class and Enum Names**: Use `PascalCase` (e.g., `MyUtilityClass`)
- **Method Names**: Use `camelCase` (e.g., `getUserData`)
- **Variable and Property Names**: Use `camelCase` (e.g., `userService`)
- **Constants and Enum Case Names**: Use `SCREAMING_SNAKE_CASE` (e.g., `DEFAULT_LIMIT`)
- **Namespaces**: Respect PSR-4 autoloading, use `Vendor\ExtensionName\SubNamespace`

---

### 3. Extension Structure and File Organization

```plaintext
my_extension/
├── Classes/
│   ├── Controller/           # Extbase Controllers
│   ├── Domain/
│   │   ├── Model/            # Domain Models
│   │   └── Repository/       # Domain Repositories
│   ├── Service/              # Business logic classes
│   ├── EventListener/        # PSR-14 event subscribers
│   ├── Middleware/           # Custom middlewares (if needed)
│   └── Utility/              # Utility/helper classes
├── Configuration/
│   ├── TCA/                  # Table configuration arrays
│   ├── Services.yaml         # Service container configuration
│   └── ext_localconf.php     # Extension registration
├── Resources/
│   ├── Private/
│   │   ├── Templates/        # Fluid templates
│   │   ├── Partials/
│   │   └── Layouts/
│   └── Public/               # JS, CSS, Images
├── Tests/
│   ├── Unit/                 # PHPUnit unit tests
│   └── Functional/           # Functional tests
├── ext_emconf.php            # Extension metadata
└── composer.json             # Composer configuration
```

#### Integration into TYPO3 CMS

- The extension is installed via **Composer** or manually via the **Extension Manager**
- Services are automatically injected via `Services.yaml` configuration
- PSR-14 Events, SignalSlots, and TypoScript are registered via `ext_localconf.php`
- Configuration is handled via TypoScript and YAML

---

### 4. Testing and Documentation

#### ✅ Testing Strategy

- Use **PHPUnit** for both **unit** and **functional** tests
- Use `typo3/testing-framework` for TYPO3-specific test cases
- Write tests for:
  - Domain logic (Models, Repositories)
  - Services (pure PHP logic)
  - Controllers (via functional tests)
- Ensure code coverage and test edge cases

#### 📚 Documentation Structure

- `README.md`
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