agentic-stack: a portable .agent folder that gives all your AI coding tools Cursor, Claude, Windsurf
What it is
agentic-stack is a convention for storing AI coding assistant context in a single .agent folder. Picture a shared notebook that Cursor, Claude Code, and Windsurf can all read and write to. Instead of explaining your project three times to three different tools, they all reference the same memory.
Why it matters
If you're bouncing between AI coding tools—Cursor for IDE work, Claude Code for terminal commands, Windsurf for alternative perspectives—you're constantly re-establishing context. Each tool starts cold. This creates a persistent layer so your project knowledge travels with you, not locked inside one app's session.
Key details
- •Works with Cursor (in-IDE), Claude Code (terminal), and Windsurf (alternative IDE)
- •Uses a .agent folder convention—likely stores prompts, project context, or configuration
- •Addresses 'isolated memory' problem where switching tools means losing context
- •Portable approach means the folder can live in version control with your project
- •Early-stage tool—appears to be community-driven, not official from Anthropic or Cursor
Worth watching
29:42Cursor AI Agents Work Like 10 Developers (Cursor VP Live Demo)
Greg Isenberg
Demonstrates how AI agents can dramatically multiply developer productivity, directly relevant to understanding the practical impact of an agentic-stack setup across tools.
16:30The complete guide to Agent Skills
Burke Holland
Provides comprehensive guidance on Agent Skills—the core capability that enables portable AI coding tools like Cursor, Claude, and Windsurf to work effectively with a shared .agent folder.
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