Vibe Coding a Coolify MCP using Cursor + Claude + Project Rules



Date: 03/05/2025

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Okay, this video sounds right up my alley! It’s all about using LLMs and Cursor (the IDE) to streamline the creation of Model Context Protocol (MCP) components, leveraging project-specific rules, GitHub’s MCP workflow, and standard git flow. It touches on using tools like `chunkify-openapi.lovable.app` for managing OpenAPI specs, which is a common pain point. Basically, it’s a practical demonstration of how to use AI to automate the creation of reusable, context-aware components.

For someone like me, knee-deep in the transition to AI-assisted coding, this is gold. It directly addresses the challenge of integrating LLMs into existing development workflows. The use of Cursor rules, as shared by @BMadCode, adds a layer of automation that goes beyond simple code completion. It’s about enforcing project standards *while* leveraging AI, and that’s huge. Seeing the MCP workflow and git flow integrated with AI coding is also key, maintaining version control and collaboration while ramping up your automated code creation.

The real-world application is clear: faster development cycles, more consistent code, and less time spent on boilerplate. The example of chunking OpenAPI specs highlights a very practical use case. Imagine using this approach to generate API clients, documentation, or even test cases – all driven by the spec and LLMs. I’m particularly excited to experiment with integrating these techniques into my Laravel projects. Defining project rules and then letting the LLM assist with component creation, seems like it could drastically cut down on development time. Definitely worth a try!