# Error Handling Reference

| Error | Cause | Solution |
|-------|-------|----------|
| Rules not applied | File not at project root | Move `.cursorrules` to root directory |
| Inconsistent output | Vague or conflicting rules | Add specific examples and remove conflicts |
| YAML parse error | Invalid YAML syntax | Validate YAML structure and indentation |
| Rules ignored | Cache issue | Restart Cursor or reopen project |