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Flutter + Supabase rules for AI coding agents

Full stack: Flutter (Dart) + Supabase

Ready-to-commit rules for Flutter (Dart) + Supabase in every major format: AGENTS.md (Codex, Cursor, Copilot), CLAUDE.md (Claude Code), Cursor .mdc project rules, legacy .cursorrules, Copilot instructions, Windsurf rules and GEMINI.md. A Flutter app with Supabase auth and database.

Last reviewed 2026-10-21 · Customise in the generator · Raw: AGENTS.md, CLAUDE.md

The mistake agents make most on this stack

Agents add a second state-management library on top of the one already in use.

Generated files

AGENTS.md
# AGENTS.md - this project

Instructions for AI coding agents working in this repository.

## Project

A Flutter (Dart) + Supabase project.

Stack: Flutter (Dart), Supabase.

## Commands

- Run: `flutter run`
- Analyze: `flutter analyze`
- Tests: `flutter test`
- Format: `dart format .`
- New migration: `npx supabase migration new <name>`
- Generate TS types: `npx supabase gen types typescript --local > types/supabase.ts`

## Project structure

- Feature folders under `lib/features/<name>/` with widgets, state and data layers.

## How to work in this repo

- Read the relevant files before editing. Follow the patterns already in the codebase over these generic rules.
- Make the smallest change that solves the task. Do not refactor or reformat unrelated code.
- Before saying a task is done, run the type-check, lint and tests listed under Commands and fix what you broke.
- If requirements are ambiguous, ask one clear question instead of guessing.
- Never commit secrets, API keys or `.env` files. Use env vars and keep `.env.example` up to date.
- Do not add a new dependency when the standard library or an existing dependency already covers it.
- Ask before adding, removing or upgrading any dependency.
- Ask before changing database schemas, auth, payments or CI configuration.
- Never delete files, drop data or run destructive commands (`rm -rf`, `git push --force`, `DROP TABLE`) without explicit approval.
- Keep each change under ~200 changed lines where possible; split larger work into steps.

## Flutter (Dart)

- Code must pass `flutter analyze` with no warnings.
- Use `const` constructors wherever possible.
- Split large `build` methods into small widgets, not helper methods returning widgets.
- Use the state management already in the project (Riverpod, Bloc, Provider). Do not introduce a second one.
- Check `mounted` before using `BuildContext` after an `await`.
- Add packages with `flutter pub add`; prefer well-maintained packages from pub.dev.
- Never hardcode API secrets in the app bundle.

## Supabase

- Enable Row Level Security on every table and write explicit policies. No table ships without RLS.
- The anon/publishable key is public. The `service_role`/secret key bypasses RLS: use it only in trusted server code, never in the client.
- Change the schema with migration files in `supabase/migrations/`, not by clicking in the dashboard.
- On the server, verify the user with `supabase.auth.getUser()` (or `getClaims()`); do not trust `getSession()` alone for authorization.
- Initialise `supabase_flutter` once in `main()` and access it via `Supabase.instance.client`.

## Reference docs

- [Flutter docs](https://docs.flutter.dev)
- [Supabase docs](https://supabase.com/docs)

Commands your agent should run

TaskCommand
Runflutter run
Analyzeflutter analyze
Testsflutter test
Formatdart format .
New migrationnpx supabase migration new <name>
Generate TS typesnpx supabase gen types typescript --local > types/supabase.ts

What the rules cover

Flutter (Dart)

Cross-platform Flutter app in Dart 3. Scoped to lib/**/*.dart, test/**/*.dart in Cursor, Copilot and Windsurf.

  • Code must pass flutter analyze with no warnings.
  • Use const constructors wherever possible.
  • Split large build methods into small widgets, not helper methods returning widgets.
  • Use the state management already in the project (Riverpod, Bloc, Provider). Do not introduce a second one.
  • Check mounted before using BuildContext after an await.
  • Add packages with flutter pub add; prefer well-maintained packages from pub.dev.
  • Never hardcode API secrets in the app bundle.

Source docs: Flutter docs

Supabase

Postgres, auth and storage from Supabase. Scoped to supabase/**, **/supabase/**/*.ts, lib/supabase/** in Cursor, Copilot and Windsurf.

  • Enable Row Level Security on every table and write explicit policies. No table ships without RLS.
  • The anon/publishable key is public. The service_role/secret key bypasses RLS: use it only in trusted server code, never in the client.
  • Change the schema with migration files in supabase/migrations/, not by clicking in the dashboard.
  • On the server, verify the user with supabase.auth.getUser() (or getClaims()); do not trust getSession() alone for authorization.
  • Initialise supabase_flutter once in main() and access it via Supabase.instance.client.

Source docs: Supabase docs

How to install

  1. Copy AGENTS.md to your repo root. That covers Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot and most other agents.
  2. Using Claude Code? Add a CLAUDE.md with the single line @AGENTS.md, or use the standalone CLAUDE.md tab above.
  3. Want rules that only load for certain files in Cursor? Add the .cursor/rules/*.mdc files.
  4. Commit the files so your whole team (and every agent) shares them.

FAQ

Where do I put the AGENTS.md for Flutter (Dart) + Supabase?

Save it as AGENTS.md in the root of your repository, next to your main config file. Codex, Cursor and GitHub Copilot pick it up automatically. For Claude Code, add a CLAUDE.md containing @AGENTS.md (or use the standalone CLAUDE.md on this page).

What is the most common mistake AI agents make with Flutter (Dart)?

Agents add a second state-management library on top of the one already in use.

Which commands should the agent run to check its work?

For this stack: flutter run, flutter analyze, flutter test, dart format .. They are listed in the generated files so the agent runs them before finishing a task.

Do these Flutter (Dart) + Supabase rules work with Cursor and Claude Code?

Yes. This page includes the same rules as AGENTS.md, CLAUDE.md, Cursor .mdc project rules, a legacy .cursorrules file, GitHub Copilot instructions, Windsurf rules and GEMINI.md.

Can I customise these rules?

Yes. Open this stack in the generator to add or remove libraries, set your project name and package manager, switch beginner explanations on, and download everything as a zip.

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