Do I need a different setup for each AI agent?

Yes. Each AI agent reads project files differently. Claude Code uses CLAUDE.md, Cursor uses .cursor/rules, Kiro uses .kiro/steering. The DESIGN.md file is the same, but the reference path varies.

Setup guides

Q: How long does it take to set up DESIGN.md?

About 5 minutes. Copy a DESIGN.md from the library, place it at your project root, and add a one-line reference in your agent configuration file.

Step-by-step instructions to configure DESIGN.md with each AI agent.

TL;DR

Copy a DESIGN.md from the library, place it at your project root, and add a one-line reference in your agent config. Each guide below shows the exact steps for your specific AI coding tool.

Agent	Config	Guide
Claude Code	`CLAUDE.md`	View guide →
Cursor	`.cursor/rules/*.mdc`	View guide →
Kiro	`.kiro/steering/`	View guide →
Windsurf	`.windsurfrules`	View guide →
Google Stitch	`UI nativa`	View guide →

Each guide covers prerequisites, file placement, agent configuration, verification and troubleshooting.

Don't have a DESIGN.md yet? Copy from the library or generate with the design-md skill.