CursorRIPER♦Σ Lite

A streamlined, ultra-efficient AI prompt framework for software development assistance. Lite version without context references, permissions, or code protection.

📚 Overview

CursorRIPER♦Σ Lite is a simplified version of the CursorRIPER♦Σ framework that maintains the core RIPER workflow while removing several advanced features for simplicity and efficiency.

The lite version excludes:

• Context reference system (@files functionality)
• CRUD permission enforcement
• Code protection system

This results in a more lightweight framework that's easier to use while still providing structured guidance for AI-assisted development.

🌟 Key Features

• Symbolic Notation: Uses Greek letters (Ω, Π, Σ, Δ), subscripts, and emoji for extreme conciseness
• RIPER Workflow Modes: Research, Innovate, Plan, Execute, Review (🔍R, 💡I, 📝P, ⚙️E, 🔎RV)
• Structured Memory System: Standardized file templates
• Phase-based Project Management: Tracks project progress from initialization to maintenance
• Automatic Memory: Creates and maintains a structured memory bank for project context

🧠 Framework Structure

Modes (Ω)

Ω₁ = 🔍R ⟶ Research: Gather information and document findings
Ω₂ = 💡I ⟶ Innovate: Explore options and suggest ideas
Ω₃ = 📝P ⟶ Plan: Create specifications and sequence steps
Ω₄ = ⚙️E ⟶ Execute: Implement code according to plan
Ω₅ = 🔎RV ⟶ Review: Validate output against requirements

Phases (Π)

Π₁ = 🌱UNINITIATED ⟶ Framework installed but not started
Π₂ = 🚧INITIALIZING ⟶ Setup in progress
Π₃ = 🏗️DEVELOPMENT ⟶ Main development work
Π₄ = 🔧MAINTENANCE ⟶ Long-term support

Memory Files (σ)

σ₁ = 📋projectbrief.md ⟶ Requirements, scope, criteria
σ₂ = 🏛️systemPatterns.md ⟶ Architecture, components, decisions
σ₃ = 💻techContext.md ⟶ Stack, environment, dependencies
σ₄ = 🔮activeContext.md ⟶ Focus, changes, next steps
σ₅ = 📊progress.md ⟶ Status, milestones, issues

🚀 Getting Started

Installation

1. Create a memory bank directory in your project:

mkdir -p /memory-bank/backups

2. Copy the CursorRIPER♦Σ Lite framework .mdc file to your project rules folder: .cursor/rules/

3. Initialize the framework with the AI assistant:

/start

Usage

Change modes by using the following commands with your AI assistant:

/research (or /r) - Research mode
/innovate (or /i) - Innovate mode
/plan (or /p) - Plan mode
/execute (or /e) - Execute mode
/review (or /rev) - Review mode

📑 Memory System

The framework automatically maintains five key memory files:

1. Project Brief (σ₁): Defines requirements, success criteria, and scope
2. System Patterns (σ₂): Captures architecture, components, and design decisions
3. Technical Context (σ₃): Records technology stack, environment, and dependencies
4. Active Context (σ₄): Tracks current focus, recent changes, and next steps
5. Progress Tracker (σ₅): Monitors project status, features, issues, and milestones

⚠️ Safety Features

• Automatic backups before destructive operations
• Confirmation prompts for critical actions
• Phase transition verification
• Error recovery suggestions

🔣 Symbol Reference

See the Symbol Reference Guide for a complete list of symbols and notation used in the framework.

🤝 Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.

📄 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

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CursorRIPER♦Σ Lite: Streamlined symbolic efficiency for AI-assisted development.