# webassembly-z80-cellular-automata-cursorrules-prom

A Cursor rule that walks the agent through adding a region grid to a Z80 cellular automata simulation built on WebAssembly.

- rule · `type=rule` · Cursor · ★ 41011
- 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/webassembly-z80-cellular-automata-cursorrules-prom.mdc
- Updated: 2026-05-30
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/rules/webassembly-z80-cellular-automata-cursorrules-prom

## What it does

The rule lays out an "environmental region grid" — a grid drawn over the cell soup that splits the simulation space into discrete regions. Each region carries its own parameters: obstacle, directional influence on the cardinal axes, randomness factor, temperature and energy level. Cells inside a region behave differently from cells outside it.

The plan runs through eight steps. First the region data structure and a two-dimensional grid sized 4x4, 8x8 or 16x16, then a mapping from each soup cell to its region and changes to the main simulation loop. After that come per-parameter functions, an extended WebAssembly interface for moving grid state between JavaScript and WASM, a UI with brushes for painting parameter values, and a region visualization layer. Parameters are adjustable in real time.

The rule sits in `.cursor/rules/` and matches `globs: **/*`, but `alwaysApply` is set to `false`, so it does not switch itself on — you enable it by hand. On a C++ or Rust project with a WASM build that is expected. Open an unrelated repository and the agent will start suggesting region work that has no place in the code, so check the setting before you rely on it.

The source text cuts off inside the visualization section, so the colour-coding details are not covered.

## Install

### Cursor (native platform)

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.cursor/rules/webassembly-z80-cellular-automata-cursorrules-prom.mdc` — Frontmatter: description, globs, alwaysApply

### Claude Code

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.claude/rules/webassembly-z80-cellular-automata-cursorrules-prom.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/webassembly-z80-cellular-automata-cursorrules-prom.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/webassembly-z80-cellular-automata-cursorrules-prom.md`

### Cline

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.clinerules/webassembly-z80-cellular-automata-cursorrules-prom.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/webassembly-z80-cellular-automata-cursorrules-prom.mdc

## When to use it
- split a cell grid into regions with different properties
- map every cell to its region for fast lookup in the loop
- add obstacles that block neighbouring cells from interacting
- move region grid state between JavaScript and WebAssembly
- let a user change region parameters while the simulation runs

## Example prompts
- add an 8x8 region grid on top of the cellular automata simulation
- write a function that applies a region's temperature to the cells inside it
- draw the regions over the main simulation view

## Source text · webassembly-z80-cellular-automata-cursorrules-prom.mdc · CC0-1.0

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```text
---
description: "Cursor rules for WebAssembly development with Z80 Cellular Automata integration."
globs: **/*
alwaysApply: false
---
We're implementing a higher-level control structure for our z80 cellular automata simulation, which we call the "environmental region grid." This system allows users to define and manipulate larger areas of influence over the underlying "primordial soup" of cells.

Key Concepts:

1. Soup Cells: The individual units of our cellular automata, which follow basic rules and interact with their neighbors.
2. Regions: Larger areas that encompass multiple soup cells. Each region can have unique properties that influence the behavior of the soup cells within it.
3. Environmental Region Grid: A grid overlaid on top of the soup cell grid, dividing the simulation space into discrete regions. This grid can be 4x4, 8x8, or 16x16, allowing for different levels of granularity.
4. Region Parameters: Each region has a set of adjustable parameters that affect the soup cells within it. These could include:
   - Obstacle (A region that blocks the movement of soup cells)
   - Directional influence (biasing cell interactions in specific directions)
   - Randomness factor (introducing more or less chaos in cell behavior)
   - Temperature (affecting overall activity levels)
   - Energy levels (influencing the likelihood of certain cell states or interactions)
   - Other custom parameters as needed
5. Dynamic Influence: The region parameters dynamically modify the behavior of soup cells, creating areas of distinct characteristics within the larger simulation.
6. User Interaction: Users can interact with the simulation by adjusting region parameters in real-time, allowing for on-the-fly modification of the simulation's behavior.
7. Visualization: The region grid and its effects are visually represented, allowing users to see the influence of their changes on the simulation.

Purpose:

This system adds a new layer of complexity and control to the cellular automata simulation. It allows for the creation of diverse environments within a single simulation, enabling users to explore how different regional properties affect the emergent behavior of the cellular automata.

By implementing this region grid system, we're providing a powerful tool for users to experiment with large-scale influences on cellular automata behavior, potentially leading to new insights and interesting emergent phenomena.

Plan:

1. Define the Region Structure:
   Create a comprehensive data structure to represent each region. This structure should be flexible enough to accommodate various parameters that can influence the behavior of soup cells within that region. Consider including:
   - Obstacle
   - Directional influence (for each cardinal direction)
   - Randomness factor
   - Temperature
   - Energy level
   - Any other relevant parameters
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