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open sourceopen source · MITlast verified September 6, 2026official site ↗

At a glance

Free and 100% open source under the MIT license. Cursor Directory (cursor-rules) provides free access to curated .cursorrules prompt files, web search directory, and community contributions with no subscription or paywall.

Self-hosting cost

Cursor Rules is open source under the MIT license. Self-hosting does not add a software license fee, but you still pay for infrastructure, operations, and any external model or API usage.

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AGENTS.mdopen sourceFree and 100% open standard under the MIT license. AGENTS.md is stewarded by the Linux Foundation's Agentic AI Foundation (AAIF) with zero licensing fees or vendor lock-in.Agent Skillsopen sourceNo paid product or SaaS tier: the Agent Skills specification and code are free under Apache-2.0 (docs under CC BY 4.0). Compatible clients manage their own pricing.OpenSpecopen sourceFree and 100% open source under the MIT license. OpenSpec is a local, self-contained CLI and file-based specification framework that requires no subscriptions, API keys, or proprietary backend services.Spec Kitopen source100% free and open-source under the MIT license. GitHub Spec Kit is a specification-driven development toolkit with no licensing fees, seat costs, or subscription paywalls, running locally via the specify-cli command-line tool.
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FAQ

How much does Cursor Rules cost?

Free and 100% open source under the MIT license. Cursor Directory (cursor-rules) provides free access to curated .cursorrules prompt files, web search directory, and community contributions with no subscription or paywall.

Does Cursor Rules have a free plan?

Yes — Cursor Rules is open source and free to use.

Can you self-host Cursor Rules for free?

Cursor Rules is open source under the MIT license. Self-hosting does not add a software license fee, but you still pay for infrastructure, operations, and any external model or API usage.

What are free or cheaper Cursor Rules alternatives?

AGENTS.md, Agent Skills, OpenSpec are in the same category with a free plan or open-source license.

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