.cursorrules

# Verification Hell Blog - Cursor Rules

## Project Overview
This is a personal blog built with Astro documenting frustrations with Google Business verification. It uses a dark, terminal/hacker aesthetic theme.

## Tech Stack
- **Framework**: Astro 4.x
- **Content**: MDX for blog posts
- **Styling**: Vanilla CSS with CSS variables (no frameworks)
- **Hosting**: Vercel
- **Fonts**: IBM Plex Mono, Share Tech Mono (Google Fonts)

## Project Structure
```
src/
├── content/
│   └── blog/         # MDX blog posts
├── layouts/
│   └── BaseLayout.astro  # Main layout with nav/footer
├── pages/
│   ├── index.astro   # Home page
│   ├── about.astro   # About page
│   └── blog/
│       ├── index.astro      # Blog listing
│       └── [...slug].astro  # Individual post
public/
└── favicon.svg
```

## Theme & Aesthetic Guidelines
- **Color Palette**: 
  - Background: #fafaf9 (warm white)
  - Primary text: #1a1a1a (near black)
  - Accent: #d63384 (hot pink for emphasis)
  - Links: #0969da (blue)
  - Terminal blocks: #1e1e1e (dark, keep the hacker vibe)
- **Typography**: Monospace only (IBM Plex Mono for body, Share Tech Mono for headings)
- **Effects**: Subtle dot grid background, dark terminal blocks for contrast, strong borders
- **Voice**: Frustrated but witty. Technical but accessible. Dark humor welcome.

## Content Guidelines
- Blog posts go in `src/content/blog/` as `.mdx` files
- Required frontmatter: `title`, `date`
- Optional frontmatter: `description`, `tags`, `draft`
- Keep the rant authentic - this is a venting space
- Screenshots and evidence encouraged

## Commands
- `npm run dev` - Start dev server
- `npm run build` - Build for production
- `npm run preview` - Preview production build

## Deployment
- Push to GitHub, Vercel auto-deploys from main branch
- No special environment variables needed

## Do's and Don'ts
### Do:
- Keep the hacker/terminal aesthetic consistent
- Add new blog posts as needed
- Maintain dark humor tone
- Use code blocks for "terminal output" style formatting

### Don't:
- Add unnecessary JavaScript/interactivity
- Over-engineer - this is a simple blog
- Change the core aesthetic without discussion
- Add tracking/analytics (keep it clean)