Exporting to IDEs

Context Ark generates platform-specific context files optimized for different AI coding assistants. This guide shows you how to export and configure each one.

Supported Platforms

Export Options

When you click Export on your project:

1. Download ZIP: Get all 60+ docs as a zip file
2. Platform Export: Generate platform-specific files
3. Copy to Clipboard: Quick copy individual docs

Platform-Specific Setup

Cursor

Cursor uses .cursor/rules files to provide context to the AI.

Setup Steps:

1. Export your project with Cursor format selected
2. Extract the ZIP to your project root
3. The .cursor/ folder will be created automatically
4. Restart Cursor to load the new rules

File Structure:

1your-project/
2├── .cursor/
3│   └── rules          # AI behavior rules
4├── KNOWLEDGE.md       # Full project context
5└── ... your code

Sample .cursor/rules:

1# Project: Invoice Manager
2# Stack: Next.js 14, Supabase, Stripe
3 
4## Core Patterns
5- Use server components by default
6- All mutations go through server actions
7- Follow existing file naming conventions
8 
9## Database
10- Use Supabase client from @/lib/supabase
11- All queries use RLS policies
12- Never expose service role key client-side

Cline (VS Code)

Cline reads from .clinerules and CODEBASE_CONTEXT.md.

Setup Steps:

1. Export with Cline format
2. Place .clinerules in your project root
3. Place CODEBASE_CONTEXT.md in root or docs/

File Structure:

1your-project/
2├── .clinerules        # Cline configuration
3├── CODEBASE_CONTEXT.md # Detailed project context
4└── ... your code

v0 (Vercel)

v0 works best with a single, comprehensive knowledge file.

Setup Steps:

1. Export with v0 format
2. Copy PROJECT_KNOWLEDGE.md content
3. Paste into v0's project context field

[!TIP] v0 has a context limit. If your knowledge file is too large, use the condensed version (PROJECT_KNOWLEDGE_COMPACT.md).

Lovable

Setup Steps:

1. Export with Lovable format
2. Upload KNOWLEDGE.md to your Lovable project settings
3. The AI will reference it during component generation

Bolt

Setup Steps:

1. Export with Bolt format
2. Copy PROJECT_KNOWLEDGE.md into your Bolt workspace
3. Reference it in your prompts

Best Practices

1. Keep context fresh: Re-export after major kernel changes
2. Don't edit generated files: They'll be overwritten on next export
3. Use version control: Commit the context files with your code
4. Exclude sensitive data: Review before committing (API patterns, etc.)

Customizing Exports

You can customize what gets exported:

1. Go to Project Settings > Export Preferences
2. Toggle individual doc categories
3. Select your default platform
4. Save preferences