Best Rules & templates (2026)

Ready-made rules files and templates (Cursor .mdc, CLAUDE.md, AGENTS.md) for your coding agent.

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#1

Cursor Directory

Largest free community catalog of Cursor rules, plugins and MCP servers.

Best for
Finding free, community-written rules for your stack
Pricing
Free
Stack fit
Cursor; rules are portable to other agents

Free tierVerified 2026-10-16

#2

AgentCartridge

Curated Cursor rules and CLAUDE.md / AGENTS.md templates in downloadable packs.

Disclosure: Sister project of AgentRank (same owner).

Best for
A tidy, ready-to-drop-in rules setup
Pricing
Starter Cartridge free; Rules Mega Pack $19 one-time; starter kits coming soon
Stack fit
Cursor, Claude Code, AGENTS.md-compatible agents

Free tierVerified 2026-10-16

FAQ

What is the best rules & templates tool in 2026?

As of October 16, 2026, AgentRank ranks Cursor Directory #1: Largest free community catalog of Cursor rules, plugins and MCP servers. Best for: Finding free, community-written rules for your stack.

What is the best alternative to Cursor Directory?

AgentCartridge is ranked #2: Curated Cursor rules and CLAUDE.md / AGENTS.md templates in downloadable packs. Best for: A tidy, ready-to-drop-in rules setup.

Which rules & templates tools have a free tier?

Per official pricing pages checked 2026-10-16: Cursor Directory, AgentCartridge. Others: check the official site.

How much does Cursor Directory cost?

Free (verified 2026-10-16; prices change, confirm on the official site).

How does AgentRank rank rules & templates?

Editorial scoring on capability (30%), developer experience (25%), price (20%), reliability (15%) and momentum (10%). No pay-to-rank.

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