Welcome to the comprehensive documentation for CursorRIPER♦Σ (Sigma) - a symbolic, ultra-efficient AI prompt framework for software development assistance.

CursorRIPER♦Σ is a revolutionary framework that:

• 🚀 Reduces token usage by 93% (15K words → <1K tokens)
• 🛡️ Protects critical code with intelligent annotations
• 📎 Manages context across your entire project
• 🔐 Enforces permissions for safer AI assistance
• 🔄 Guides workflow through structured RIPER modes

New to CursorRIPER♦Σ? Start here!

• Installation Guide
• Quick Start (5 minutes)
• Your First Project
• Basic Workflow

Understand the fundamentals

• Framework Overview
• RIPER Modes Explained
• Memory System (σ₁-σ₆)
• Symbolic Notation
• Project Phases

Explore powerful capabilities

• Code Protection System
• Context References
• Permission Management
• Cross-References
• Backup System

Step-by-step tutorials

• Mode Transitions
• Memory Management
• Protection Workflow
• Context Management
• Team Collaboration

Complete documentation

• Symbol Reference (🔣)
• Command Reference (!)
• Mode Reference (Ω)
• Permission Matrix (ℙ)
• API Reference

Optional integrations

• MCP Services
  • GitHub Integration
  • Web Search
  • Browser Automation
  • Docker Integration
• BMAD Enterprise
  • Role System
  • PRD Management
  • Quality Gates

Get help when needed

• Common Issues
• FAQ
• Error Messages
• Debug Guide

Command	Description	Example
/r	Research mode	/research
/i	Innovate mode	/innovate
/p	Plan mode	/plan
/e	Execute mode	/execute
/rev	Review mode	/review
!cp	Protect code	!cp // Never modify
!af	Add file context	!af src/main.js
!ckp	Check permissions	!ckp

Symbol	Meaning
Ω	Mode indicator
Π	Phase indicator
σ	Memory file
Ψ	Protection level
Γ	Context type
ℙ	Permission

1. 🎯 Focused Development: RIPER modes keep you and AI on track
2. 💰 Token Efficient: Symbolic notation saves 93% of tokens
3. 🛡️ Code Safety: Protection system prevents unwanted changes
4. 📊 Context Aware: Maintains relevant project context
5. 🔒 Permission Control: Mode-specific operations prevent accidents
6. 💾 Automatic Memory: Never lose project context
7. 🚀 Faster Development: Structured workflow accelerates progress

Current Version: 1.0.5

• Core framework with all features
• Optional MCP service integrations
• Optional BMAD enterprise capabilities

Variants:

• Sigma (This version): Full featured
• Sigma-Lite: Simplified version without context/permissions

Ready to revolutionize your AI-assisted development?

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For the original verbose framework, see CursorRIPER

Questions? Check our FAQ or Common Issues