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fix images and links 2025-07-07 14:14:23 -07:00			`---`
docs: updates to reflect product simplifications (#7357) * remove outdated pages and references to them * change telemetry to a page instead of a directory with one page * fix duplicate redirects * remove vs code actions docs and references * update hub introduction * deprecate some context providers * initial codebase and documentation guide * replace context provider with MCP in custom code RAG * deprecate @docs and @codebase * remove context, docs, data blocks * move context providers to deep dives * move custom providers * remove "blocks" * remove rules "block" * update popular providers * cleanup before review * updating more providers * improve model reccs * fix broken links * add models links * cleaning up models details * move agent to first in list * remove outdated descriptions * reorder referene section * update block types * adjust model config example * fix tabs for yaml / json --------- Co-authored-by: Brian 'bdougie' Douglas <brian@dinnerpeople.app> 2025-08-28 15:33:07 -07:00			`title: "Rules"`
docs: assistant --> agent 2025-09-08 14:40:33 -07:00			`description: "Rules allow you to provide specific instructions that guide how the AI agent behaves when working with your code. Instead of the AI making assumptions about your coding standards, architecture patterns, or project-specific requirements, you can explicitly define guidelines that ensure consistent, contextually appropriate responses."`
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docs: assistant --> agent 2025-09-08 14:40:33 -07:00			`Think of these as the guardrails for your AI coding agents:`
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move scripts 2025-07-07 16:16:36 -07:00			`- Enforce company-specific coding standards and security practices`
			`- Implement quality checks that match your engineering culture`
			`- Create paved paths for developers to follow organizational best practices`
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docs: assistant --> agent 2025-09-08 14:40:33 -07:00			`By implementing rules, you transform the AI from a generic coding agent into a knowledgeable team member that understands your project's unique requirements and constraints.`
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feat: GEO updates for docs (#7083) 2025-08-14 16:20:59 -04:00			`## How Rules Work`
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docs: features to ide extensions (#8219) * Add autocomplete gif * Add edit quickstart gif * Add chat gif * Add agent gif * Fix broken image path * Change Features to IDE Extensions * Moved install and quickstart to ext and created redirects * Move pages in docs.json * Move examples from overview to extensions * Remove the Overview and redirect to the index * Fix Redirect * Update docs/chat/how-to-use-it.mdx Co-authored-by: cubic-dev-ai[bot] <191113872+cubic-dev-ai[bot]@users.noreply.github.com> * Redirect model pages to customize --------- Co-authored-by: cubic-dev-ai[bot] <191113872+cubic-dev-ai[bot]@users.noreply.github.com> 2025-10-13 18:43:47 -04:00			`Your agent detects rules and applies the specified rules while in [Agent](/ide-extensions/agent/quick-start), [Chat](/ide-extensions/chat/quick-start), and [Edit](/ide-extensions/edit/quick-start) modes.`
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docs: Improve rules guidance in the deep dive and rules docs (#8022) * Improve rules guidance in docs - Add clear Hub vs Local rules integration explanation - Document rules loading order and synchronization behavior - Add troubleshooting section for common rules issues - Reference Linear issue CON-3084 for link accuracy problem - Clarify Hub/VSCode workflow with step-by-step instructions Addresses user confusion about rules created in different locations not syncing and provides clear guidance on workflows. Generated with Continue(https://continue.dev) Co-Authored-By: Continue <noreply@continue.dev> * docs: Address Patrick's feedback on rules documentation - Add version control benefit for local rules - Highlight multi-agent reusability for Hub rules - Include concrete examples for both rule types Generated with [Continue](https://continue.dev) Co-Authored-By: Continue <noreply@continue.dev> --------- Co-authored-by: Continue Agent <agent@continue.dev> Co-authored-by: Continue <noreply@continue.dev> Co-authored-by: Brian 'bdougie' Douglas <brian@dinnerpeople.app> 2025-10-02 17:22:14 -07:00			`## Where to Manage Rules`

			`<Columns cols={2}>`
			`<Card title="Local Rules (.continue/rules)" icon="folder">`
			- Create files in `.continue/rules` folder
fix: update assistants -> configs in docs 2025-11-18 12:39:30 -08:00			`- Automatically appear with Hub configs`
docs: Improve rules guidance in the deep dive and rules docs (#8022) * Improve rules guidance in docs - Add clear Hub vs Local rules integration explanation - Document rules loading order and synchronization behavior - Add troubleshooting section for common rules issues - Reference Linear issue CON-3084 for link accuracy problem - Clarify Hub/VSCode workflow with step-by-step instructions Addresses user confusion about rules created in different locations not syncing and provides clear guidance on workflows. Generated with Continue(https://continue.dev) Co-Authored-By: Continue <noreply@continue.dev> * docs: Address Patrick's feedback on rules documentation - Add version control benefit for local rules - Highlight multi-agent reusability for Hub rules - Include concrete examples for both rule types Generated with [Continue](https://continue.dev) Co-Authored-By: Continue <noreply@continue.dev> --------- Co-authored-by: Continue Agent <agent@continue.dev> Co-authored-by: Continue <noreply@continue.dev> Co-authored-by: Brian 'bdougie' Douglas <brian@dinnerpeople.app> 2025-10-02 17:22:14 -07:00			`- Edit directly in your file system`
			`- Version controlled alongside your code`
			`- Best for project-specific rules (e.g., "remember to generate migrations after modifying the db")`
			`</Card>`

			`<Card title="Hub Rules" icon="cloud">`
chore: hub.continue.dev -> continue.dev 2026-01-30 15:47:00 -08:00			`- Manage on [Continue Mission Control](https://continue.dev)`
docs: Improve rules guidance in the deep dive and rules docs (#8022) * Improve rules guidance in docs - Add clear Hub vs Local rules integration explanation - Document rules loading order and synchronization behavior - Add troubleshooting section for common rules issues - Reference Linear issue CON-3084 for link accuracy problem - Clarify Hub/VSCode workflow with step-by-step instructions Addresses user confusion about rules created in different locations not syncing and provides clear guidance on workflows. Generated with Continue(https://continue.dev) Co-Authored-By: Continue <noreply@continue.dev> * docs: Address Patrick's feedback on rules documentation - Add version control benefit for local rules - Highlight multi-agent reusability for Hub rules - Include concrete examples for both rule types Generated with [Continue](https://continue.dev) Co-Authored-By: Continue <noreply@continue.dev> --------- Co-authored-by: Continue Agent <agent@continue.dev> Co-authored-by: Continue <noreply@continue.dev> Co-authored-by: Brian 'bdougie' Douglas <brian@dinnerpeople.app> 2025-10-02 17:22:14 -07:00			- Reference in config.yaml with `uses:`
			`- Share with team and community`
			`- Easy to include in multiple agents`
			`- Best for organization-wide rules (e.g., "always use X library for Y task")`
			`</Card>`
			`</Columns>`

			`<Info>`
			`Quick Setup: Start with local rules for immediate use, then promote commonly used rules to the Hub for sharing and reuse.`
			`</Info>`

docs: updates to reflect product simplifications (#7357) * remove outdated pages and references to them * change telemetry to a page instead of a directory with one page * fix duplicate redirects * remove vs code actions docs and references * update hub introduction * deprecate some context providers * initial codebase and documentation guide * replace context provider with MCP in custom code RAG * deprecate @docs and @codebase * remove context, docs, data blocks * move context providers to deep dives * move custom providers * remove "blocks" * remove rules "block" * update popular providers * cleanup before review * updating more providers * improve model reccs * fix broken links * add models links * cleaning up models details * move agent to first in list * remove outdated descriptions * reorder referene section * update block types * adjust model config example * fix tabs for yaml / json --------- Co-authored-by: Brian 'bdougie' Douglas <brian@dinnerpeople.app> 2025-08-28 15:33:07 -07:00			Learn more in the [rules deep dive](/customize/deep-dives/rules), and view [`rules`](/reference#rules) in the YAML Reference for more details.