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Cursor Generating Wrong Import Paths

Quick Answer

How do I fix Cursor Generating Wrong Import Paths?

Cursor doesn't know your project's path aliases unless you tell it via .cursorrules or tsconfig.json. Start with "Add import rules to .cursorrules" before making broader code changes.

Fix signals

What this answers: Why cursor generating wrong import paths happens and what to change first.
Fastest move: Add import rules to .cursorrules
Use this page if: Import paths don't resolve

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Quick Fix Summary

Most likely cause	Cursor doesn't know your project's path aliases unless you tell it via .cursorrules or tsconfig.json.
Fastest fix	Add import rules to .cursorrules
Use this page if	Import paths don't resolve

You're in the right place if...

!Import paths don't resolve
!Uses ../../../ instead of @/
!Module not found errors

Why this happens

Cursor doesn't know your project's path aliases unless you tell it via .cursorrules or tsconfig.json.

Fix

Add import rules to .cursorrules

Specify your import conventions:

Import alias: @ = ./src

Always use:
import { Button } from '@/components/ui/button'

Never use:
import { Button } from '../../../components/ui/button'

Prevent this next time

Include your import alias convention in .cursorrules. Cursor will follow it consistently.