Python FastAPI Cursor Rules (.mdc) | Free & Offline

Production-grade architectural rulebook for Python FastAPI & Pydantic v2. Engineered to eliminate LLM hallucinations, enforce strict deterministic conventions, and prevent architectural drift across Cursor IDE, Claude Code CLI, and autonomous multi-agent pipelines.

Target Path
.cursor/rules/fastapi.mdc
Execution Scope
Glob Pattern Auto-Match
Specification Format
Frontmatter MDC (.mdc)
AI Tool Support
Cursor IDE & Composer
02 / DRIFT ANALYSIS & VALUE PROPOSITION

Failure Patterns Prevented for Python FastAPI & Pydantic v2

Without This Rule (Default LLM Behavior)Vulnerable

FastAPI with Pydantic v2 requires `model_validator` instead of `@root_validator`, Field annotations, and strict async I/O. Without rules, AI models blend outdated Pydantic v1 syntax and synchronous database calls inside async handlers.

Hallucination Symptoms
  • Invokes deprecated or removed APIs from older model training weights
  • Generates conflicting configuration files and invalid imports
  • Silently drops type-safety, boundaries, or transaction isolation
With This Rule (Guaranteed Invariants)Deterministic
Use strict Pydantic v2 BaseModels with Field validation for all input and output schemas.
Use asynchronous route handlers (`async def`) for database operations and external API requests.
Inject dependencies using FastAPI `Depends` pattern; avoid global state.
Type annotate 100% of function signatures with Python 3.12+ type hints.
03 / VERIFIED CODE PATTERNS

Code Standards: Anti-Pattern vs Verified Implementation

Discouraged Anti-Pattern
@app.post("/users")
def make_user(data: dict):
    # Missing types, sync blocking query
    return db.query(data["email"])
Verified Production Standard
from fastapi import APIRouter, Depends, HTTPException
from pydantic import BaseModel, Field

router = APIRouter()

class UserPayload(BaseModel):
    email: str = Field(..., min_length=5)

@router.post("/users")
async def create_user(payload: UserPayload, db = Depends(get_db)):
    return await db.users.create(payload.model_dump())
04 / REPOSITORY PLACEMENT & INSTALLATION

Where to Save This Rule in Your Repository

Export the rules from the interactive editor above or download the full ZIP bundle. Ensure the file is placed at the exact path below relative to your project root so the AI engine automatically loads it:

.cursor/rules/fastapi.mdc
05 / ROUTE DIRECTORY & CROSS-TOOLING
Format Pillar HubComprehensive Manual

Cursor Rules (.mdc) Directory & Generator

Inspect the complete specification manual, glob patterns, directory rules, and all available presets in our central directory.

/cursor-rules Directory
06 / FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Technical FAQ: Python FastAPI & Pydantic v2 AI Rulebooks

Does this enforce Pydantic v2 syntax?

Yes, it specifically enforces `model_dump()`, `@field_validator`, and Pydantic v2 idioms.