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Cursor

AI-first code editor with native IdeaTwister support. Extract the zip file and run install.sh, full feature set.

Prerequisites

  • ✓Cursor installed and running
  • ✓Active Cursor subscription or free tier
  • ✓IdeaTwister zip file (received after purchase)
  • ✓~30–50 minutes for a full run

Installation

Step 1: Extract the Zip File

Unzip the IdeaTwister file you received. You'll see a folder structure with install.sh and platform-specific files.

Step 2: Run the Install Script (Recommended)

  • Open your terminal and run:
  • cd /path/to/ideatwister-zip
  • ./install.sh
  • The script auto-detects Cursor and prints the setup instructions.

Step 3: Or Install Manually via Rules

  • Option A - Cursor Settings → Rules → Add local folder:
  • Point to: /path/to/ideatwister-engine/skills/ideatwister
  • Option B - Copy into your project rules directory:
  • mkdir -p .cursor/rules
  • cp -r /path/to/ideatwister-engine/skills/ideatwister .cursor/rules/ideatwister
  • Restart Cursor.

Verify the Installation

Verify the Installation

  • In Cursor's AI chat panel, type:
  • /ideatwister help
  • You should see the command list.

Your First Run

You: /ideatwister I want to build a tool that helps freelancers track billable hours [Cursor runs through all 6 phases...] ✅ Pipeline complete! Variations: 48 High conviction (8+): 6 Top score: 9/10 Time elapsed: 38 minutes 📊 Dashboard: ~/.ideatwister/runs/freelancer-billable-hours-2026-04-24/dashboard.html

All Available Commands

/ideatwister <idea>

Run the full idea mutation pipeline.

/ideatwister list

List all past runs with scores and variation counts.

/ideatwister open <slug>

Open the dashboard in your browser.

/ideatwister variations <slug>

Browse all 50+ variations with optional filters.

/ideatwister help

Show all available commands.

Known Limitations

  • •Browser open: Cursor cannot automatically open external browsers. The path is printed; open manually in your browser.
  • •Web search: Uses Claude's web search (if available through Cursor's integration).
  • •Interactive experience: Cursor's AI chat is responsive, but very long runs may timeout. If so, interrupt and re-run to resume.

Troubleshooting

Command not recognized

Restart Cursor and verify the skill appears in Settings → Rules.

Run times out during long operations

Interrupt the run and re-run the same command. Cursor will resume from the last checkpoint.

Dashboard path not opening

  • Copy the printed path and open it manually in your browser:
  • open ~/.ideatwister/runs/{slug}/dashboard.html

Updating

To update, download the latest version from your account and extract it. If you used Option A (Cursor Settings → Rules), update the folder path to point to the new extracted location. If you used Option B (project copy), re-run: cp -r /path/to/new-ideatwister/skills/ideatwister .cursor/rules/ideatwister

Uninstalling

  • Remove the skill from Cursor Settings → Rules.
  • Or delete the project copy: rm -rf .cursor/rules/ideatwister
  • Your ~/.ideatwister/ data is preserved.

Your data in ~/.ideatwister/ is preserved after uninstalling.

Next Steps

  1. Run your first idea through the pipeline
  2. Open the dashboard in your browser
  3. Browse all 50+ variations with scores
  4. Explore the variations that look promising