Cursor reads .cursorrules and project files automatically when you open a folder. Because affiliate-skills ships with a .cursorrules file, the skill system acti
Cursor automatically reads `.cursorrules` and project files whenever you open a folder, enabling immediate activation of affiliate-skills without additional setup. It integrates terminal access directly, allowing CLI-dependent tools like `affiliate-check` to run seamlessly within the same environment. This makes it possible to execute multi-step workflows, including invoking binaries and parsing skill step definitions, all from within the editor interface.
Cursor supports referencing skill files in chat prompts by filename or full path, which lets you call specific workflows on demand. It also offers inline diffs for quick review of file edits and a composer interface optimized for multi-file outputs like landing pages or blog posts, ensuring a smooth content generation and editing experience.
This skill is ideal for performance marketers and growth leads who manage affiliate programs and need to automate content production or compliance checks. SEO specialists and PPC operators benefit from quick generation and validation of landing pages or promotional content tied to affiliate campaigns. Agency strategists working across multiple clients can streamline workflows by integrating terminal-based affiliate checks directly into their editor environment, reducing context switching.
Start by opening your project folder to let Cursor automatically load the `.cursorrules` and relevant skill files. Next, use chat prompts to reference and trigger specific skills, like generating affiliate landing pages or running compliance checks with `affiliate-check`. For CLI-dependent tasks, run commands directly within Cursor’s integrated terminal, ensuring consistency with your local project context.
For multi-file outputs, use Cursor’s Composer (Cmd+Shift+I) to manage and edit generated content efficiently. Finally, review changes using Cursor’s inline diff view to quickly approve updates to existing files such as frontmatter or meta descriptions before deployment.
Can I run CLI tools like `affiliate-check` from within Cursor? Yes, Cursor’s terminal shares the project root, so CLI tools run natively without extra setup. How do I specify which skill to run in chat? Reference the skill directly by its filename (e.g., `@SKILL.md`) or full path to guide Cursor’s workflow precisely. Does Cursor require manual configuration to activate affiliate-skills? No, affiliate-skills include a `.cursorrules` file that activates automatically when you open the folder.
Attach the Cursor skill to your Metaflow agent task by referencing the `.cursorrules` and skill files within your project folder. When the agent runs, it will automatically load these rules and enable CLI integration, allowing execution of multi-step affiliate workflows natively. Expect streamlined command execution and file generation with built-in review features that help maintain quality and consistency across your marketing assets. This setup ensures your agent operates with the same context and tools available in the local development environment.
For broader context, see our roundup of marketing skills claude, and read Claude Code workflows for marketing agencies for related setup guidance.