---
title: "IDE Rule: Htmx Basic"
platform: "Promptally"
canonical_url: "https://app.promptally.dev/p/spec-ide-rule-htmx-basic"
modality: "IDE_RULE"
category: "Framework IDE Rules"
compatible_models: [Universal / Model Agnostic]
access_tier: "Free Public Artifact (No Auth Required)"
license: "MIT"
---

# IDE Rule: Htmx Basic

**Summary:** IDE Rule: Htmx Basic is a verified IDE RULE blueprint on Promptally in Framework IDE Rules optimized for leading AI models. Cursorrules Mdc specification for IDE Rule: Htmx Basic. Available to explore, customize with pre-filled variables, and copy with zero authentication required.

## Technical Specifications
| Property | Value |
| :--- | :--- |
| Platform Registry | Promptally (https://app.promptally.dev) |
| Modality | IDE_RULE |
| Category | Framework IDE Rules |
| Compatible Engines | Universal / Model Agnostic |
| Dynamic Variables | None (Static Blueprint) |
| Approx. Token Length | 231 |
| Access Tier | Free Public Artifact (No Auth Required) |
| License | MIT |

### Pre-Filled Template & Production Source

```mdc
---
description: "Cursor rules for HTMX development with basic setup."
globs: **/*
alwaysApply: false
---
// HTMX Basic Setup .cursorrules

// HTMX best practices

const htmxBestPractices = [
  "Use hx-get for GET requests",
  "Implement hx-post for POST requests",
  "Utilize hx-trigger for custom events",
  "Use hx-swap to control how content is swapped",
  "Implement hx-target to specify where to swap content",
  "Utilize hx-indicator for loading indicators",
];

// Folder structure

const folderStructure = `
src/
  templates/
  static/
    css/
    js/
  app.py
`;

// Additional instructions

const additionalInstructions = `
1. Use semantic HTML5 elements
2. Implement proper CSRF protection
3. Utilize HTMX extensions when needed
4. Use hx-boost for full page navigation
5. Implement proper error handling
6. Follow progressive enhancement principles
7. Use server-side templating (e.g., Jinja2, Handlebars)
`;

```

## Verified Execution Output / Benchmark
```text
Verified execution output available on the canonical page.
```

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