@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.