rule-porter

Open Source

Command-line Updated Feb 28, 2026

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💰 Open Source 🔄 Updated Feb 2026 🖥️ Self-hostable

💰 Pricing

Open Source

Pricing not publicly listed.

🎯 Use Cases

Migrating rule configurations from Cursor to Copilot Syncing custom rules between AGENTS.md and Windsurf Converting legacy CLAUDE.md rules to a modern IDE format Auditing rule compatibility across different AI development tools

⚖️ Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

Zero-dependency design simplifies installation and usage
Bidirectional conversion supports flexible workflows
Lossy-conversion warnings help prevent unintended rule alterations

❌ Cons

Lossy conversions may require manual adjustments
Limited to specific file formats (may not cover all AI IDE rule types)
Command-line interface may be less accessible for non-technical users

Overview

rule-porter is a command-line tool designed to convert AI IDE rule files between formats used by Cursor (.mdc), CLAUDE.md, AGENTS.md, Copilot, and Windsurf. It supports bidirectional conversion and provides warnings for lossy transformations during the process. The tool is zero-dependency, making it lightweight and easy to integrate into workflows.

Problem It Solves

It eliminates the manual effort and potential errors involved in translating rule files between different AI development environments, ensuring compatibility across tools.

Target Audience: Developers and teams working with command-line automation.

Inputs

• User configuration
• API credentials (if required)
• Task parameters

Outputs

• Automated task results
• Status reports
• Generated content or actions

Example Workflow

1 User configures the agent with required parameters
2 Agent receives input data or trigger
3 Agent processes the request using its core logic
4 Agent interacts with external services if needed
5 Results are returned to the user

Sample System Prompt


              You are rule-porter, an AI assistant. Help the user accomplish their task efficiently.

Tools & Technologies

LLM APIs Python

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Is this agent open-source?: Yes
Can this agent be self-hosted?: Yes
What skill level is required?: Intermediate

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