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@Symbols

Symbols provide quick access to various resources and contexts within Cursor. Available in Composer, Chat, and Command-K interfaces, they help you reference specific files, folders, code snippets, and more through an intuitive suggestion system.

Usage:Type @ to open the suggestion menu, then use arrow keys to navigate and Enter to select

Available Symbols

Project References

  • @Files - Reference specific files in your project
  • @Folders - Reference entire folders for broader context
  • @Code - Reference specific code snippets or symbols

Documentation & Resources

  • @Docs - Access documentation and guides
  • @Web - Reference external web resources
  • @Link - Create links to specific code or documentation

Development Tools

  • @Git - Access git history and changes
  • @Notepads - Access notepads
  • @Recent Changes - View recent code modifications

Special Contexts

  • @Codebase - Reference entire codebase (Chat only)
  • @Lint Errors - Reference lint errors (Chat only)
  • @Definitions - Look up symbol definitions (Cmd K only)

Additional Symbols

  • #Files - Add files to the context without referencing
  • /Commands - Add open and active files to the context

💡 Pro Tip:Use multiple @ symbols in a single prompt to combine different contexts and get more accurate responses.