Custom Modes for Cursor

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Use Cursor AI efficiently for your workflow with custom modes. Think of modes as different "hats" your AI wears depending on what you're doing.

How to create an efficient custom mode?

• Remove unneeded tools - Only enable MCP servers you actually use. Too many tools confuse the AI
• Use a default mode (like "dev") for general workflow
• Be specific - Each mode should have a clear purpose and context

Pro tip: Start with Dev mode as your default. It works for 80% of coding tasks.

What is MCP?

MCP (Model Context Protocol) gives your AI access to external tools like databases, browsers, or Jira. Only enable what you need - too many tools confuse the AI.

Available Custom Modes

Here are the ready-made modes in Tadien Framework. Feel free to copy and edit them for your needs:

Dev Mode

When to use: Default for all coding tasks (Cmd + I), this should includes your daily workflow to do the task.

Tools: None or only sequential-thinking (keeps it simple)

Best for: Adding features, fixing bugs, refactoring code

SQL Mode

When to use: Database work

Tools: PostgreSQL MCP

Best for: Writing queries, database migrations, data analysis

QA Mode

When to use: Testing your features

Tools: Browser automation with Playwright

Best for: End-to-end testing, UI validation, bug reproduction

Confluence/Jira Mode

When to use: Project management and issue tracking

Tools: Atlassian MCP

Best for: Creating tickets, managing backlogs, organizing sprints

Bug Fix Agent 🚧 Work in Progress

When to use: Autonomous bug fixing workflows

Tools: Jira integration + Playwright testing

Best for: End-to-end bug resolution from ticket to tested fix

Creating Your Own Modes

Examples of other useful modes you might create:

• Upload/I18n Mode - For internationalization and file uploads
• DevOps Mode - For deployment and infrastructure tasks
• Code Review Mode - For reviewing pull requests
• Autonomous Agent Mode - Like Bug Fix Agent, for end-to-end workflows

Quick Setup Guide

Step 1: Choose your mode

• Daily coding? → Dev Mode
• Database work? → SQL Mode
• Testing/QA? → QA Mode

Step 2: Copy the mode content

• Go to Cursor Mode → Add new mode
• Copy the content from the mode file
• Paste it into your custom mode

Step 3: Switch when your task changes

• Use the mode switcher in Cursor
• Don't try to do everything in one mode

Pro Tips

• Start simple: Use our 3 basic modes first, add more only when needed
• Share with team: When a mode works well, share it with everyone
• Keep it updated: Version control your mode configs in your project repo

Remember: The best mode is the one you actually use consistently!

🧭 Navigation

🏠 Main Guide - Framework overview
💡 Use Cases - See these modes in action
📏 Cursor Rules - Project-specific guidelines

Individual Modes:

• 🔧 Dev Mode - Daily coding workflow
• 🗃️ SQL Mode - Database operations
• 🧪 QA Mode - Testing and validation
• 📋 Jira Mode - Project management
• 🤖 Bug Fix Agent - Autonomous fixing (WIP)