Setup guides
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 | Native UI | View guide → |
| GitHub Copilot | copilot-instructions.md | View guide → |
| Cline | .clinerules | View guide → |
| Aider | .aider.conf.yml | View guide → |
| Codex | AGENTS.md | View guide → |
| Devin | Knowledge Base | View guide → |
| Continue.dev | .continuerc.json | 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.