Write the task brief before you open Composer
Write a compact Cursor task brief that defines objective, context, constraints, and verification before starting an agent run.
The move: brief the agent the way you would brief a teammate taking over the ticket for the next hour. A high-signal Cursor prompt is not a clever sentence. It is a scoped work order. Start with the objective so the model knows what outcome matters. Then add the context that defines the real world: failing test names, stack traces, screenshots, issue text, or exact files. Add constraints so Cursor does not “help” by changing adjacent behavior you still depend on. Finish with verification so the run ends on evidence, not vibes. This structure works because it narrows the model's…
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