CursorRIPER Framework

A comprehensive framework for AI-assisted software development in Cursor IDE that combines a structured workflow with persistent memory. If you are worried about token count, then I highly recommend you check out and use the more streamlined and advanced version CursorRIPER.sigma

Overview

CursorRIPER provides a systematic approach to software development through five distinct operational modes:

1. Research: Information gathering and understanding existing code
2. Innovate: Brainstorming potential approaches and solutions
3. Plan: Creating detailed technical specifications
4. Execute: Implementing approved plans with precision
5. Review: Validating implementation against plans

This framework prevents unintended modifications while maintaining perfect continuity across coding sessions.

flowchart TD
    Start([Start]) --> Init{Project<br>Initialized?}
    Init -->|No| StartPhase[START Phase]
    Init -->|Yes| RIPER[RIPER Workflow]
    
    subgraph StartPhase[START Phase]
        S1[Requirements] --> S2[Technology]
        S2 --> S3[Architecture]
        S3 --> S4[Scaffolding]
        S4 --> S5[Environment]
        S5 --> S6[Memory Bank]
    end
    
    subgraph RIPER[RIPER Workflow]
        R[Research] --> I[Innovate]
        I --> P[Plan]
        P --> E[Execute]
        E --> Rev[Review]
        Rev -.-> R
    end
    
    StartPhase --> RIPER

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Features

• Structured Workflow: Clear separation of development phases
• Memory Bank: Persistent documentation across sessions
• Project Intelligence: Learning from patterns and preferences
• State Management: Explicit tracking of project phase and mode
• Safe Initialization: Guided setup with protection against re-initialization

Getting Started

1. Copy the framework files to your project and change the extension to .mdc:

   cp -r /path/to/CursorRIPER/src/.cursor/* .cursor/
   rename 's/\.md$/.mdc/' *.md

2. Initialize your project with:

   /start
   

3. Follow the START phase to set up your project structure and memory bank

4. Use the RIPER workflow for ongoing development

Documentation

• Setup Guide
• START Phase Guide
• RIPER Workflow Guide
• Memory Bank Guide
• Custom Modes Guide
• Troubleshooting Guide

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

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The orginial RIPER framework is by: robotlovehuman

The CursorRIPER Framework prevents coding disasters while maintaining perfect continuity across sessions.