SvelteKit + AI SDK + Tailwind rules for AI coding agents
Full stack: SvelteKit (Svelte 5) + Tailwind CSS v4 + Vercel AI SDK + Zod validation
Ready-to-commit rules for SvelteKit (Svelte 5) + Tailwind CSS v4 + Vercel AI SDK + Zod validation 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. An AI chat app or agent UI built with SvelteKit, Svelte 5 runes and the Vercel AI SDK.
Last reviewed 2026-11-04 · Customise in the generator · Raw: AGENTS.md, CLAUDE.md
Agents call the model from a `+page.svelte` file or a universal `+page.ts` load, exposing the API key, instead of keeping model calls in `+page.server.ts` or `+server.ts`.
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# AGENTS.md - this project
Instructions for AI coding agents working in this repository.
## Project
A SvelteKit (Svelte 5) + Tailwind CSS v4 + Vercel AI SDK + Zod validation project.
Stack: SvelteKit (Svelte 5), Tailwind CSS v4, Vercel AI SDK, Zod validation.
## Commands
- Dev server: `npm run dev`
- Build: `npm run build`
- Type check: `npm run check`
## Project structure
- Routes in `src/routes/` (`+page.svelte`, `+page.server.ts`, `+layout.svelte`, `+server.ts`).
- Shared code in `src/lib/` (import as `$lib/...`), server-only code in `src/lib/server/`.
## How to work in this repo
- Read the relevant files before editing. Follow the patterns already in the codebase over these generic rules.
- Make the smallest change that solves the task. Do not refactor or reformat unrelated code.
- Before saying a task is done, run the type-check, lint and tests listed under Commands and fix what you broke.
- If requirements are ambiguous, ask one clear question instead of guessing.
- Never commit secrets, API keys or `.env` files. Use env vars and keep `.env.example` up to date.
- Do not add a new dependency when the standard library or an existing dependency already covers it.
- Ask before adding, removing or upgrading any dependency.
- Ask before changing database schemas, auth, payments or CI configuration.
- Never delete files, drop data or run destructive commands (`rm -rf`, `git push --force`, `DROP TABLE`) without explicit approval.
- Keep each change under ~200 changed lines where possible; split larger work into steps.
## SvelteKit (Svelte 5)
- Use Svelte 5 runes: `$state`, `$derived`, `$effect`, `$props`. Do not use legacy `export let` or `$:` syntax in new code.
- Prefer `$derived` over `$effect` for computed values. Use `$effect` only for real side effects.
- Load data in `+page.server.ts` / `+layout.server.ts` `load` functions, not in `onMount`.
- Handle form submissions with form actions and `use:enhance`.
- Read secrets from `$env/static/private` or `$env/dynamic/private`, only in server files.
- Use `error()` and `redirect()` from `@sveltejs/kit` for control flow in load functions and actions.
## Tailwind CSS v4
- Tailwind v4 is configured in CSS: `@import "tailwindcss";` plus `@theme { ... }` for design tokens. Do not create a `tailwind.config.js` unless the project already has one.
- Use theme tokens (colors, spacing) instead of arbitrary values like `w-[37px]`.
- Build responsive layouts mobile-first with `sm:`, `md:`, `lg:` prefixes.
- Extract repeated class lists into components, not `@apply` chains.
- Support dark mode with the `dark:` variant when the project uses it.
## Vercel AI SDK
- Check the installed `ai` package major version; tool and message APIs changed between majors.
- Call models only from server code (route handlers or Server Actions). API keys never reach the browser.
- Stream long responses with `streamText`; use `generateObject`/structured output with a Zod schema when you need JSON.
- Define tools with `tool()` and a Zod input schema; validate and authorize inside each tool before acting.
- Keep model IDs in one config module so they can be swapped without hunting through the code.
- Set `maxOutputTokens`/step limits and handle errors and aborts in the UI.
## Zod validation
- Validate all untrusted input (request bodies, form data, env vars, third-party API responses) with a Zod schema at the boundary.
- Derive TypeScript types from schemas with `z.infer<typeof schema>`; do not hand-write duplicate types.
- Use `safeParse` where you need to return validation errors to the user.
## Reference docs
- [SvelteKit docs](https://svelte.dev/docs/kit)
- [Svelte 5 runes](https://svelte.dev/docs/svelte/what-are-runes)
- [Tailwind CSS docs](https://tailwindcss.com/docs)
- [AI SDK docs](https://ai-sdk.dev/docs)
- [Zod docs](https://zod.dev)
# CLAUDE.md - this project
Project instructions for Claude Code.
## Project
A SvelteKit (Svelte 5) + Tailwind CSS v4 + Vercel AI SDK + Zod validation project.
Stack: SvelteKit (Svelte 5), Tailwind CSS v4, Vercel AI SDK, Zod validation.
## Commands
- Dev server: `npm run dev`
- Build: `npm run build`
- Type check: `npm run check`
## Project structure
- Routes in `src/routes/` (`+page.svelte`, `+page.server.ts`, `+layout.svelte`, `+server.ts`).
- Shared code in `src/lib/` (import as `$lib/...`), server-only code in `src/lib/server/`.
## 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.
## SvelteKit (Svelte 5)
- Use Svelte 5 runes: `$state`, `$derived`, `$effect`, `$props`. Do not use legacy `export let` or `$:` syntax in new code.
- Prefer `$derived` over `$effect` for computed values. Use `$effect` only for real side effects.
- Load data in `+page.server.ts` / `+layout.server.ts` `load` functions, not in `onMount`.
- Handle form submissions with form actions and `use:enhance`.
- Read secrets from `$env/static/private` or `$env/dynamic/private`, only in server files.
- Use `error()` and `redirect()` from `@sveltejs/kit` for control flow in load functions and actions.
## Tailwind CSS v4
- Tailwind v4 is configured in CSS: `@import "tailwindcss";` plus `@theme { ... }` for design tokens. Do not create a `tailwind.config.js` unless the project already has one.
- Use theme tokens (colors, spacing) instead of arbitrary values like `w-[37px]`.
- Build responsive layouts mobile-first with `sm:`, `md:`, `lg:` prefixes.
- Extract repeated class lists into components, not `@apply` chains.
- Support dark mode with the `dark:` variant when the project uses it.
## Vercel AI SDK
- Check the installed `ai` package major version; tool and message APIs changed between majors.
- Call models only from server code (route handlers or Server Actions). API keys never reach the browser.
- Stream long responses with `streamText`; use `generateObject`/structured output with a Zod schema when you need JSON.
- Define tools with `tool()` and a Zod input schema; validate and authorize inside each tool before acting.
- Keep model IDs in one config module so they can be swapped without hunting through the code.
- Set `maxOutputTokens`/step limits and handle errors and aborts in the UI.
## Zod validation
- Validate all untrusted input (request bodies, form data, env vars, third-party API responses) with a Zod schema at the boundary.
- Derive TypeScript types from schemas with `z.infer<typeof schema>`; do not hand-write duplicate types.
- Use `safeParse` where you need to return validation errors to the user.
## Reference docs
- [SvelteKit docs](https://svelte.dev/docs/kit)
- [Svelte 5 runes](https://svelte.dev/docs/svelte/what-are-runes)
- [Tailwind CSS docs](https://tailwindcss.com/docs)
- [AI SDK docs](https://ai-sdk.dev/docs)
- [Zod docs](https://zod.dev)
---
description: "Core rules for this project"
alwaysApply: true
---
# this project
A SvelteKit (Svelte 5) + Tailwind CSS v4 + Vercel AI SDK + Zod validation project.
Stack: SvelteKit (Svelte 5), Tailwind CSS v4, Vercel AI SDK, Zod validation.
## Commands
- Dev server: `npm run dev`
- Build: `npm run build`
- Type check: `npm run check`
## 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.
---
description: "SvelteKit (Svelte 5) conventions: SvelteKit with Svelte 5 runes and TypeScript."
globs: src/**/*.svelte, src/**/*.ts
alwaysApply: false
---
# SvelteKit (Svelte 5)
- Use Svelte 5 runes: `$state`, `$derived`, `$effect`, `$props`. Do not use legacy `export let` or `$:` syntax in new code.
- Prefer `$derived` over `$effect` for computed values. Use `$effect` only for real side effects.
- Load data in `+page.server.ts` / `+layout.server.ts` `load` functions, not in `onMount`.
- Handle form submissions with form actions and `use:enhance`.
- Read secrets from `$env/static/private` or `$env/dynamic/private`, only in server files.
- Use `error()` and `redirect()` from `@sveltejs/kit` for control flow in load functions and actions.
Docs: https://svelte.dev/docs/kit, https://svelte.dev/docs/svelte/what-are-runes
---
description: "Tailwind CSS v4 conventions: Utility-first styling with Tailwind CSS v4."
globs: **/*.css, **/*.tsx, **/*.vue, **/*.svelte, **/*.astro, **/*.html, **/*.blade.php, **/*.erb
alwaysApply: false
---
# Tailwind CSS v4
- Tailwind v4 is configured in CSS: `@import "tailwindcss";` plus `@theme { ... }` for design tokens. Do not create a `tailwind.config.js` unless the project already has one.
- Use theme tokens (colors, spacing) instead of arbitrary values like `w-[37px]`.
- Build responsive layouts mobile-first with `sm:`, `md:`, `lg:` prefixes.
- Extract repeated class lists into components, not `@apply` chains.
- Support dark mode with the `dark:` variant when the project uses it.
Docs: https://tailwindcss.com/docs
---
description: "Vercel AI SDK conventions: LLM features with the Vercel AI SDK."
globs: **/ai/**/*.ts, app/api/**/*.ts, **/*chat*.tsx
alwaysApply: false
---
# Vercel AI SDK
- Check the installed `ai` package major version; tool and message APIs changed between majors.
- Call models only from server code (route handlers or Server Actions). API keys never reach the browser.
- Stream long responses with `streamText`; use `generateObject`/structured output with a Zod schema when you need JSON.
- Define tools with `tool()` and a Zod input schema; validate and authorize inside each tool before acting.
- Keep model IDs in one config module so they can be swapped without hunting through the code.
- Set `maxOutputTokens`/step limits and handle errors and aborts in the UI.
Docs: https://ai-sdk.dev/docs
---
description: "Zod validation conventions: Runtime schema validation with Zod."
globs: **/*.ts, **/*.tsx
alwaysApply: false
---
# Zod validation
- Validate all untrusted input (request bodies, form data, env vars, third-party API responses) with a Zod schema at the boundary.
- Derive TypeScript types from schemas with `z.infer<typeof schema>`; do not hand-write duplicate types.
- Use `safeParse` where you need to return validation errors to the user.
Docs: https://zod.dev
# Cursor rules - this project
You are an expert SvelteKit (Svelte 5), Tailwind CSS v4, Vercel AI SDK, Zod validation engineer working on this codebase. Follow these rules.
## Project
A SvelteKit (Svelte 5) + Tailwind CSS v4 + Vercel AI SDK + Zod validation project.
Stack: SvelteKit (Svelte 5), Tailwind CSS v4, Vercel AI SDK, Zod validation.
## Commands
- Dev server: `npm run dev`
- Build: `npm run build`
- Type check: `npm run check`
## Project structure
- Routes in `src/routes/` (`+page.svelte`, `+page.server.ts`, `+layout.svelte`, `+server.ts`).
- Shared code in `src/lib/` (import as `$lib/...`), server-only code in `src/lib/server/`.
## How to work in this repo
- Read the relevant files before editing. Follow the patterns already in the codebase over these generic rules.
- Make the smallest change that solves the task. Do not refactor or reformat unrelated code.
- Before saying a task is done, run the type-check, lint and tests listed under Commands and fix what you broke.
- If requirements are ambiguous, ask one clear question instead of guessing.
- Never commit secrets, API keys or `.env` files. Use env vars and keep `.env.example` up to date.
- Do not add a new dependency when the standard library or an existing dependency already covers it.
- Ask before adding, removing or upgrading any dependency.
- Ask before changing database schemas, auth, payments or CI configuration.
- Never delete files, drop data or run destructive commands (`rm -rf`, `git push --force`, `DROP TABLE`) without explicit approval.
- Keep each change under ~200 changed lines where possible; split larger work into steps.
## SvelteKit (Svelte 5)
- Use Svelte 5 runes: `$state`, `$derived`, `$effect`, `$props`. Do not use legacy `export let` or `$:` syntax in new code.
- Prefer `$derived` over `$effect` for computed values. Use `$effect` only for real side effects.
- Load data in `+page.server.ts` / `+layout.server.ts` `load` functions, not in `onMount`.
- Handle form submissions with form actions and `use:enhance`.
- Read secrets from `$env/static/private` or `$env/dynamic/private`, only in server files.
- Use `error()` and `redirect()` from `@sveltejs/kit` for control flow in load functions and actions.
## Tailwind CSS v4
- Tailwind v4 is configured in CSS: `@import "tailwindcss";` plus `@theme { ... }` for design tokens. Do not create a `tailwind.config.js` unless the project already has one.
- Use theme tokens (colors, spacing) instead of arbitrary values like `w-[37px]`.
- Build responsive layouts mobile-first with `sm:`, `md:`, `lg:` prefixes.
- Extract repeated class lists into components, not `@apply` chains.
- Support dark mode with the `dark:` variant when the project uses it.
## Vercel AI SDK
- Check the installed `ai` package major version; tool and message APIs changed between majors.
- Call models only from server code (route handlers or Server Actions). API keys never reach the browser.
- Stream long responses with `streamText`; use `generateObject`/structured output with a Zod schema when you need JSON.
- Define tools with `tool()` and a Zod input schema; validate and authorize inside each tool before acting.
- Keep model IDs in one config module so they can be swapped without hunting through the code.
- Set `maxOutputTokens`/step limits and handle errors and aborts in the UI.
## Zod validation
- Validate all untrusted input (request bodies, form data, env vars, third-party API responses) with a Zod schema at the boundary.
- Derive TypeScript types from schemas with `z.infer<typeof schema>`; do not hand-write duplicate types.
- Use `safeParse` where you need to return validation errors to the user.
## Reference docs
- [SvelteKit docs](https://svelte.dev/docs/kit)
- [Svelte 5 runes](https://svelte.dev/docs/svelte/what-are-runes)
- [Tailwind CSS docs](https://tailwindcss.com/docs)
- [AI SDK docs](https://ai-sdk.dev/docs)
- [Zod docs](https://zod.dev)
# Copilot instructions - this project
A SvelteKit (Svelte 5) + Tailwind CSS v4 + Vercel AI SDK + Zod validation project.
Stack: SvelteKit (Svelte 5), Tailwind CSS v4, Vercel AI SDK, Zod validation.
## Commands
- Dev server: `npm run dev`
- Build: `npm run build`
- Type check: `npm run check`
## 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.
---
applyTo: "src/**/*.svelte,src/**/*.ts"
---
# SvelteKit (Svelte 5)
- Use Svelte 5 runes: `$state`, `$derived`, `$effect`, `$props`. Do not use legacy `export let` or `$:` syntax in new code.
- Prefer `$derived` over `$effect` for computed values. Use `$effect` only for real side effects.
- Load data in `+page.server.ts` / `+layout.server.ts` `load` functions, not in `onMount`.
- Handle form submissions with form actions and `use:enhance`.
- Read secrets from `$env/static/private` or `$env/dynamic/private`, only in server files.
- Use `error()` and `redirect()` from `@sveltejs/kit` for control flow in load functions and actions.
---
applyTo: "**/*.css,**/*.tsx,**/*.vue,**/*.svelte,**/*.astro,**/*.html,**/*.blade.php,**/*.erb"
---
# Tailwind CSS v4
- Tailwind v4 is configured in CSS: `@import "tailwindcss";` plus `@theme { ... }` for design tokens. Do not create a `tailwind.config.js` unless the project already has one.
- Use theme tokens (colors, spacing) instead of arbitrary values like `w-[37px]`.
- Build responsive layouts mobile-first with `sm:`, `md:`, `lg:` prefixes.
- Extract repeated class lists into components, not `@apply` chains.
- Support dark mode with the `dark:` variant when the project uses it.
---
applyTo: "**/ai/**/*.ts,app/api/**/*.ts,**/*chat*.tsx"
---
# Vercel AI SDK
- Check the installed `ai` package major version; tool and message APIs changed between majors.
- Call models only from server code (route handlers or Server Actions). API keys never reach the browser.
- Stream long responses with `streamText`; use `generateObject`/structured output with a Zod schema when you need JSON.
- Define tools with `tool()` and a Zod input schema; validate and authorize inside each tool before acting.
- Keep model IDs in one config module so they can be swapped without hunting through the code.
- Set `maxOutputTokens`/step limits and handle errors and aborts in the UI.
---
applyTo: "**/*.ts,**/*.tsx"
---
# Zod validation
- Validate all untrusted input (request bodies, form data, env vars, third-party API responses) with a Zod schema at the boundary.
- Derive TypeScript types from schemas with `z.infer<typeof schema>`; do not hand-write duplicate types.
- Use `safeParse` where you need to return validation errors to the user.
---
trigger: always_on
---
# this project
A SvelteKit (Svelte 5) + Tailwind CSS v4 + Vercel AI SDK + Zod validation project.
Stack: SvelteKit (Svelte 5), Tailwind CSS v4, Vercel AI SDK, Zod validation.
## Commands
- Dev server: `npm run dev`
- Build: `npm run build`
- Type check: `npm run check`
## 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.
---
trigger: glob
globs: src/**/*.svelte, src/**/*.ts
---
# SvelteKit (Svelte 5)
- Use Svelte 5 runes: `$state`, `$derived`, `$effect`, `$props`. Do not use legacy `export let` or `$:` syntax in new code.
- Prefer `$derived` over `$effect` for computed values. Use `$effect` only for real side effects.
- Load data in `+page.server.ts` / `+layout.server.ts` `load` functions, not in `onMount`.
- Handle form submissions with form actions and `use:enhance`.
- Read secrets from `$env/static/private` or `$env/dynamic/private`, only in server files.
- Use `error()` and `redirect()` from `@sveltejs/kit` for control flow in load functions and actions.
---
trigger: glob
globs: **/*.css, **/*.tsx, **/*.vue, **/*.svelte, **/*.astro, **/*.html, **/*.blade.php, **/*.erb
---
# Tailwind CSS v4
- Tailwind v4 is configured in CSS: `@import "tailwindcss";` plus `@theme { ... }` for design tokens. Do not create a `tailwind.config.js` unless the project already has one.
- Use theme tokens (colors, spacing) instead of arbitrary values like `w-[37px]`.
- Build responsive layouts mobile-first with `sm:`, `md:`, `lg:` prefixes.
- Extract repeated class lists into components, not `@apply` chains.
- Support dark mode with the `dark:` variant when the project uses it.
---
trigger: glob
globs: **/ai/**/*.ts, app/api/**/*.ts, **/*chat*.tsx
---
# Vercel AI SDK
- Check the installed `ai` package major version; tool and message APIs changed between majors.
- Call models only from server code (route handlers or Server Actions). API keys never reach the browser.
- Stream long responses with `streamText`; use `generateObject`/structured output with a Zod schema when you need JSON.
- Define tools with `tool()` and a Zod input schema; validate and authorize inside each tool before acting.
- Keep model IDs in one config module so they can be swapped without hunting through the code.
- Set `maxOutputTokens`/step limits and handle errors and aborts in the UI.
---
trigger: glob
globs: **/*.ts, **/*.tsx
---
# Zod validation
- Validate all untrusted input (request bodies, form data, env vars, third-party API responses) with a Zod schema at the boundary.
- Derive TypeScript types from schemas with `z.infer<typeof schema>`; do not hand-write duplicate types.
- Use `safeParse` where you need to return validation errors to the user.
# GEMINI.md - this project
Project context for Gemini CLI.
## Project
A SvelteKit (Svelte 5) + Tailwind CSS v4 + Vercel AI SDK + Zod validation project.
Stack: SvelteKit (Svelte 5), Tailwind CSS v4, Vercel AI SDK, Zod validation.
## Commands
- Dev server: `npm run dev`
- Build: `npm run build`
- Type check: `npm run check`
## Project structure
- Routes in `src/routes/` (`+page.svelte`, `+page.server.ts`, `+layout.svelte`, `+server.ts`).
- Shared code in `src/lib/` (import as `$lib/...`), server-only code in `src/lib/server/`.
## 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.
## SvelteKit (Svelte 5)
- Use Svelte 5 runes: `$state`, `$derived`, `$effect`, `$props`. Do not use legacy `export let` or `$:` syntax in new code.
- Prefer `$derived` over `$effect` for computed values. Use `$effect` only for real side effects.
- Load data in `+page.server.ts` / `+layout.server.ts` `load` functions, not in `onMount`.
- Handle form submissions with form actions and `use:enhance`.
- Read secrets from `$env/static/private` or `$env/dynamic/private`, only in server files.
- Use `error()` and `redirect()` from `@sveltejs/kit` for control flow in load functions and actions.
## Tailwind CSS v4
- Tailwind v4 is configured in CSS: `@import "tailwindcss";` plus `@theme { ... }` for design tokens. Do not create a `tailwind.config.js` unless the project already has one.
- Use theme tokens (colors, spacing) instead of arbitrary values like `w-[37px]`.
- Build responsive layouts mobile-first with `sm:`, `md:`, `lg:` prefixes.
- Extract repeated class lists into components, not `@apply` chains.
- Support dark mode with the `dark:` variant when the project uses it.
## Vercel AI SDK
- Check the installed `ai` package major version; tool and message APIs changed between majors.
- Call models only from server code (route handlers or Server Actions). API keys never reach the browser.
- Stream long responses with `streamText`; use `generateObject`/structured output with a Zod schema when you need JSON.
- Define tools with `tool()` and a Zod input schema; validate and authorize inside each tool before acting.
- Keep model IDs in one config module so they can be swapped without hunting through the code.
- Set `maxOutputTokens`/step limits and handle errors and aborts in the UI.
## Zod validation
- Validate all untrusted input (request bodies, form data, env vars, third-party API responses) with a Zod schema at the boundary.
- Derive TypeScript types from schemas with `z.infer<typeof schema>`; do not hand-write duplicate types.
- Use `safeParse` where you need to return validation errors to the user.
## Reference docs
- [SvelteKit docs](https://svelte.dev/docs/kit)
- [Svelte 5 runes](https://svelte.dev/docs/svelte/what-are-runes)
- [Tailwind CSS docs](https://tailwindcss.com/docs)
- [AI SDK docs](https://ai-sdk.dev/docs)
- [Zod docs](https://zod.dev)
Commands your agent should run
| Task | Command |
|---|---|
| Dev server | npm run dev |
| Build | npm run build |
| Type check | npm run check |
What the rules cover
SvelteKit (Svelte 5)
SvelteKit with Svelte 5 runes and TypeScript. Scoped to src/**/*.svelte, src/**/*.ts in Cursor, Copilot and Windsurf.
- Use Svelte 5 runes:
$state,$derived,$effect,$props. Do not use legacyexport letor$:syntax in new code. - Prefer
$derivedover$effectfor computed values. Use$effectonly for real side effects. - Load data in
+page.server.ts/+layout.server.tsloadfunctions, not inonMount. - Handle form submissions with form actions and
use:enhance. - Read secrets from
$env/static/privateor$env/dynamic/private, only in server files. - Use
error()andredirect()from@sveltejs/kitfor control flow in load functions and actions.
Source docs: SvelteKit docs, Svelte 5 runes
Tailwind CSS v4
Utility-first styling with Tailwind CSS v4. Scoped to **/*.css, **/*.tsx, **/*.vue, **/*.svelte, **/*.astro, **/*.html, **/*.blade.php, **/*.erb in Cursor, Copilot and Windsurf.
- Tailwind v4 is configured in CSS:
@import "tailwindcss";plus@theme { ... }for design tokens. Do not create atailwind.config.jsunless the project already has one. - Use theme tokens (colors, spacing) instead of arbitrary values like
w-[37px]. - Build responsive layouts mobile-first with
sm:,md:,lg:prefixes. - Extract repeated class lists into components, not
@applychains. - Support dark mode with the
dark:variant when the project uses it.
Source docs: Tailwind CSS docs
Vercel AI SDK
LLM features with the Vercel AI SDK. Scoped to **/ai/**/*.ts, app/api/**/*.ts, **/*chat*.tsx in Cursor, Copilot and Windsurf.
- Check the installed
aipackage major version; tool and message APIs changed between majors. - Call models only from server code (route handlers or Server Actions). API keys never reach the browser.
- Stream long responses with
streamText; usegenerateObject/structured output with a Zod schema when you need JSON. - Define tools with
tool()and a Zod input schema; validate and authorize inside each tool before acting. - Keep model IDs in one config module so they can be swapped without hunting through the code.
- Set
maxOutputTokens/step limits and handle errors and aborts in the UI.
Source docs: AI SDK docs
Zod validation
Runtime schema validation with Zod. Scoped to **/*.ts, **/*.tsx in Cursor, Copilot and Windsurf.
- Validate all untrusted input (request bodies, form data, env vars, third-party API responses) with a Zod schema at the boundary.
- Derive TypeScript types from schemas with
z.infer<typeof schema>; do not hand-write duplicate types. - Use
safeParsewhere you need to return validation errors to the user.
Source docs: Zod docs
How to install
- Copy
AGENTS.mdto your repo root. That covers Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot and most other agents. - Using Claude Code? Add a
CLAUDE.mdwith the single line@AGENTS.md, or use the standalone CLAUDE.md tab above. - Want rules that only load for certain files in Cursor? Add the
.cursor/rules/*.mdcfiles. - Commit the files so your whole team (and every agent) shares them.
FAQ
Where do I put the AGENTS.md for SvelteKit (Svelte 5) + Tailwind CSS v4 + Vercel AI SDK + Zod validation?
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 SvelteKit (Svelte 5)?
Agents call the model from a +page.svelte file or a universal +page.ts load, exposing the API key, instead of keeping model calls in +page.server.ts or +server.ts.
Which commands should the agent run to check its work?
For this stack: npm run dev, npm run build, npm run check. They are listed in the generated files so the agent runs them before finishing a task.
Do these SvelteKit (Svelte 5) + Tailwind CSS v4 + Vercel AI SDK + Zod validation 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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