Cursor IDE Integration

Use Cursor IDE for AI-powered Saros development with intelligent code completion and pair programming

Cursor IDE Integration with Saros

“AI-powered IDE meets DeFi development” → Build Saros applications with intelligent code assistance

Cursor IDE provides an AI-first development experience specifically designed for modern software development. This guide shows you how to configure Cursor for optimal Saros SDK development with intelligent autocomplete, AI pair programming, and context-aware assistance.

🎯 Why Cursor for Saros Development

AI-Powered Features

• Intelligent code completion with Saros SDK context
• AI pair programming for complex DeFi logic implementation
• Context-aware suggestions based on your entire codebase
• Automatic bug detection and fix suggestions
• Documentation generation from code patterns

Development Acceleration

• Faster implementation of common DeFi patterns
• Reduced boilerplate through intelligent code generation
• Better error handling with AI-suggested patterns
• Code refactoring assistance for performance optimization

🚀 Cursor Setup for Saros Development

Step 1: Install and Configure Cursor

# Download Cursor from https://cursor.sh
# Or install via package manager
brew install --cask cursor

# Open your Saros project
cursor /path/to/your/saros-project

Step 2: Configure Saros-Specific Settings

Create .cursor/settings.json in your project:

{
  "cursor.ai.enabled": true,
  "cursor.ai.model": "gpt-4",
  "cursor.ai.contextLength": 8000,
  "cursor.ai.customInstructions": "I'm building DeFi applications using Saros Finance SDKs on Solana. Focus on TypeScript/Rust best practices, proper error handling, and production-ready code patterns. Prioritize security, performance, and maintainability.",
  "cursor.ai.includedFiles": [
    "**/*.ts",
    "**/*.tsx", 
    "**/*.rs",
    "**/*.md",
    "package.json",
    "Cargo.toml"
  ],
  "typescript.preferences.autoImportFileExcludePatterns": [
    "node_modules/@saros-finance/*/lib/**/*"
  ]
}

Step 3: Project Context Configuration

Create .cursor/context.md:

# Saros DeFi Project Context

## Project Overview
Building [describe your DeFi application] using Saros Finance SDKs.

## Technology Stack
- **Primary SDK**: [DLMM TypeScript / DLMM Rust / Main SDK]
- **Language**: [TypeScript/JavaScript / Rust]
- **Framework**: [React/Next.js / Node.js / Rust]
- **Deployment**: [Vercel / AWS / Docker]

## Key Requirements
- [List your specific requirements]
- [Performance targets]
- [Security considerations]

## Coding Standards
- Use proper error handling with Result types (Rust) or try-catch (TypeScript)
- Implement comprehensive logging for debugging
- Follow Saros SDK best practices for transaction handling
- Optimize for production deployment

## Common Patterns
[Document patterns you use frequently in your project]

💡 AI-Assisted Development Workflows

Intelligent Code Generation

Scenario: Building a swap component

1. Start typing: // Create a swap component with error handling
2. Cursor suggests: Complete React component with Saros SDK integration
3. Accept/Modify: Review and adjust the generated code
4. Iterate: Ask Cursor to add features like slippage controls

// Cursor can generate this from minimal prompts
import { useSwap } from '@saros-finance/dlmm-sdk';

interface SwapComponentProps {
  tokenIn: PublicKey;
  tokenOut: PublicKey;
}

export const SwapComponent: React.FC<SwapComponentProps> = ({ tokenIn, tokenOut }) => {
  // Cursor generates comprehensive implementation
  const { swap, isLoading, error } = useSwap();
  // ... rest of component
};

AI Pair Programming

Use Cursor Chat (⌘K) for complex implementations:

👤 User: Help me implement a high-performance arbitrage bot using Saros DLMM Rust SDK

🤖 Cursor: I'll help you build a robust arbitrage bot. Let's start with the core structure:

1. First, let's define the bot architecture
2. Implement pool monitoring
3. Add opportunity detection
4. Create execution engine with MEV protection
5. Add comprehensive error handling

Would you like to start with the main struct definition?

Context-Aware Debugging

When you encounter an error, Cursor can:

1. Analyze the error in context of your entire codebase
2. Suggest specific fixes based on Saros SDK patterns
3. Generate test cases to reproduce and validate fixes
4. Recommend improvements to prevent similar issues

🛠️ Saros-Specific Cursor Features

Smart Imports

Cursor automatically suggests optimal imports:

// Type "DLMM" and Cursor suggests:
import { DLMMPool, SwapParams } from '@saros-finance/dlmm-sdk';

Error Handling Patterns

// Cursor recognizes common Saros patterns and suggests:
try {
  const result = await pool.swap(params);
  // Handle success
} catch (error) {
  if (error.code === 'INSUFFICIENT_BALANCE') {
    // Cursor suggests specific error handling
  }
  // More specific error scenarios
}

Performance Optimization

Cursor can identify and suggest optimizations:

// Cursor suggests memoization for expensive operations
const memoizedQuote = useMemo(() => {
  return pool.getSwapQuote(amount, tokenIn, tokenOut);
}, [amount, tokenIn, tokenOut, pool]);

🎯 Project-Specific Configurations

TypeScript + React Projects

{
  "cursor.ai.rules": [
    "Always import Saros SDK types explicitly",
    "Use proper error boundaries for DeFi operations", 
    "Implement loading states for all async operations",
    "Add proper TypeScript types for all props and state",
    "Use React hooks patterns for wallet integration"
  ],
  "cursor.ai.codeStyle": "functional-components-with-hooks",
  "cursor.ai.testingFramework": "jest-and-react-testing-library"
}

Rust Projects

{
  "cursor.ai.rules": [
    "Use Result types for all fallible operations",
    "Implement proper error handling with detailed error types",
    "Optimize for zero-copy operations where possible",
    "Add comprehensive logging with structured data",
    "Use async/await patterns for network operations"
  ],
  "cursor.ai.codeStyle": "rust-2021-edition",
  "cursor.ai.testingFramework": "tokio-test"
}

📚 Advanced Cursor Techniques

Multi-File Context Awareness

Cursor understands relationships across your entire project:

// In components/SwapForm.tsx
const SwapForm = () => {
  // Cursor knows about your API layer
  const { executeSwap } = useSwapApi(); // Defined in hooks/useSwapApi.ts
  
  // And your type definitions
  const [params, setParams] = useState<SwapParams>(); // From types/swap.ts
};

Intelligent Refactoring

1. Select code block you want to refactor
2. Press ⌘K and describe the refactoring
3. Cursor suggests improved implementation with explanations
4. Review and apply changes with confidence

AI-Powered Testing

// Cursor can generate comprehensive tests
describe('SwapComponent', () => {
  it('should handle insufficient balance gracefully', async () => {
    // Cursor generates realistic test scenarios
    const mockPool = createMockPool({ balance: 0 });
    render(<SwapComponent pool={mockPool} />);
    
    // Test implementation continues...
  });
});

🚀 Performance Optimization

Cursor Performance Settings

{
  "cursor.ai.enableInlineCompletions": true,
  "cursor.ai.enableTabCompletion": true,
  "cursor.ai.maxCompletionLength": 1000,
  "cursor.ai.debounceTime": 150,
  "editor.quickSuggestions": {
    "other": true,
    "comments": true,
    "strings": true
  }
}

Resource Management

• Enable selective indexing for large projects
• Configure file exclusions for node_modules and build outputs
• Use project-specific contexts to focus AI assistance
• Optimize model selection based on your development needs

🎖️ Best Practices

Effective AI Collaboration

✅ Do:

• Provide clear, specific prompts
• Use Cursor chat for complex problem-solving
• Review and understand all generated code
• Maintain consistent coding patterns
• Document your project context thoroughly

❌ Don’t:

• Blindly accept all suggestions
• Skip code review for AI-generated code
• Ignore security considerations
• Over-rely on AI for architecture decisions

Code Quality Maintenance

1. Regular code reviews of AI-generated code
2. Comprehensive testing of all implementations
3. Security audits for DeFi-critical operations
4. Performance monitoring in production
5. Documentation updates as code evolves

🤝 Community Resources

• Saros Cursor Configs - Community configuration files
• AI Development Prompts - Curated prompts for common scenarios
• Saros Dev Station - Share Cursor tips and configurations

🚀 Success Stories

Full-Stack Developer - 3x Development Speed

Project: Professional trading platform with advanced analytics Cursor Benefits: AI-generated components, intelligent error handling, automated testing Result: Delivered complex platform 3 weeks ahead of schedule Key Success Factor: Comprehensive project context and clear coding standards

Rust Developer - Complex Algorithm Implementation

Project: High-frequency arbitrage system with MEV protection Cursor Benefits: AI-assisted algorithm implementation, performance optimization, comprehensive testing Result: Achieved 100+ TPS with zero failed transactions over 6 months Key Success Factor: Iterative refinement with AI feedback on performance-critical sections

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