JoinGrove

Prompting & Context

Source: docs/agent/prompting.md
Generated: 01/09/2026

Get the most from JoinGrove agents with @ mentions, rules, AGENTS.md, and chat slash commands.

Key Concepts

  • What: Context includes workspace files (@file), folder rules (.cursor/rules), project instructions (AGENTS.md), and bundled slash shortcuts.
  • Why: Campus cohorts and founders need repeatable prompts — rules ship in stack templates so every project starts with the right context.
  • Related: Rules overview (../overview/rules.md), slash commands (slash-commands.md), agent workflow (agent-workflow.md).

API / Reference

Context source Location Loaded when
@ file/folder mentions Chat input User attaches context
AGENTS.md Project root Workspace open
.cursor/rules/*.mdc .cursor/rules/ Workspace open
.github/copilot-instructions.md .github/ Copilot sessions
Slash commands Chat / prefix User invokes
JoinGrove hub shortcuts /studio, /campus, /pricing, … See slash-commands reference

Stack template rules (examples)

Template Rules shipped
WordPress PHP, theme/plugin conventions
Laravel API, auth, deployment
Flutter Mobile, offline-first UI
Mobile money M-Pesa, Paystack webhooks
Govtech Forms, accessibility

Setup & Installation

  1. Scaffold a project → joingrove.createStackProject — rules and AGENTS.md are included.
  2. Edit AGENTS.md for your cohort (payment provider, locale, naming).
  3. In Agents chat, type @ to attach files or folders from your workspace.
  4. Use /docs, /studio, /offline slash commands for quick navigation.

Code Examples

Create a project with built-in agent instructions:

Command Palette → joingrove.createStackProject → Laravel

Example prompt with context:

@src/app/Models/Order.php Add Paystack webhook handler following AGENTS.md

Open slash command reference:

Command Palette → joingrove.openDocsReference → (or type / in chat)

Next: Read agent-workflow.md for Git branch + PR patterns.

How It Connects