⚡ Quick Start Guide (5 Minutes)

Get up and running with CursorRIPER♦Σ in just 5 minutes!

🎯 Goal

By the end of this guide, you'll:

• ✅ Have the framework running
• ✅ Understand basic mode switching
• ✅ Know essential commands
• ✅ Be ready to start developing

🚀 Minute 1: Enable Framework

Assuming you've installed the framework:

1. Open your project in Cursor IDE
2. In the AI chat, type:

/start

You should see memory files created and get confirmation.

🔄 Minute 2: Learn the Modes

CursorRIPER♦Σ has 5 modes that guide your workflow:

Mode	Command	Purpose	Symbol
Research	/r	Gather information	🔍
Innovate	/i	Explore ideas	💡
Plan	/p	Design solution	📝
Execute	/e	Write code	⚙️
Review	/rev	Validate work	🔎

Try it: Type /research to ensure you're in research mode.

🛡️ Minute 3: Protect Your Code

Add protection to prevent AI from modifying critical code:

// !cp PROTECTED - Authentication logic
function authenticate(user, password) {
    // Critical security code
    return validateCredentials(user, password);
}
// !cp END-P

Protection levels:

• !cp - PROTECTED (never modify)
• !cg - GUARDED (ask first)
• !cc - CRITICAL (business logic)

📎 Minute 4: Manage Context

Keep AI focused on relevant files:

!af src/main.js        # Add file to context
!ac validateUser()     # Add code function
!ad src/components/    # Add folder
!cc                    # Clear all context

The AI will now prioritize these items in its responses.

🔐 Minute 5: Understand Permissions

Each mode has different permissions:

Mode	Can Do	Cannot Do
Research 🔍	Read files, analyze	Write code
Plan 📝	Create designs	Execute code
Execute ⚙️	Write/modify code	Search web

Check current permissions: !ckp

🎮 Try This Workflow

Let's practice a mini workflow:

1. Start in Research:

/research
What authentication methods are used in this project?

2. Move to Innovate:

/innovate
What are modern alternatives to our current auth system?

3. Create a Plan:

/plan
Create a plan to implement JWT authentication

4. Execute the Plan:

/execute
Implement the JWT authentication according to the plan

5. Review the Work:

/review
Check if the implementation matches our plan

📋 Essential Commands Cheatsheet

Mode Switching

• /r - Research mode
• /i - Innovate mode
• /p - Plan mode
• /e - Execute mode
• /rev - Review mode

Code Protection

• !cp - Protect code
• !cg - Guard code
• !cc - Critical code

Context Management

• !af file.js - Add file
• !ac function() - Add code
• !cc - Clear context
• !cm - Set mode context

Permissions

• !ckp - Check permissions
• !pm operation - Is operation allowed?

✨ Pro Tips

1. Always declare mode - Keep AI aware of current phase
2. Protect early - Add protection before AI sees critical code
3. Context is key - Only include relevant files
4. Follow the flow - Research → Innovate → Plan → Execute → Review
5. Check memory - Your work is saved in /memory-bank/

🎯 What's Next?

You're ready to use CursorRIPER♦Σ! Here's what to explore:

• 🎓 First Project Tutorial - Build something real
• 🧠 Understanding RIPER Modes - Deep dive into workflow
• 📚 Memory System - How memory works
• 🔣 Symbol Reference - All symbols explained

🚀 Quick Project Starter

Want to start a new project right now?

/start
/research
Analyze the requirements for [YOUR PROJECT IDEA]

The framework will guide you through each phase!

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Questions? See FAQ | Issues? See Common Problems

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