Frequently Asked Questions

RuleSell is the verified marketplace for AI development assets. It sells quality-scored, security-scanned rules, MCP servers, skills, agents, workflows, prompts, CLIs, datasets, and bundles for Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, Codex, ChatGPT, Gemini CLI, n8n, GitHub Copilot, and other AI coding tools.

RuleSell was built by Velkina Studio and launched in 2026. It is the first AI asset marketplace to use automated quality scoring instead of star ratings.

RuleSell has nine asset categories: (1) Rules — AI coding rules for Cursor, Windsurf, Claude Code, (2) MCP Servers — Model Context Protocol integrations, (3) Skills — Claude Code prompt workflows, (4) Agents — multi-agent orchestration templates, (5) Workflows — n8n/Zapier/Make automations, (6) Prompts — reusable system prompts, (7) CLIs — command-line tools, (8) Datasets — training and evaluation data, (9) Bundles — curated packs at a discount.

RuleSell supports Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, Codex, ChatGPT, Gemini CLI, n8n, GitHub Copilot, Zed, VS Code with AI extensions, Roo Code, Aider, OpenCode, and Goose. The CLI tool handles installation for all supported environments.

Every asset is automatically evaluated on five signals: token efficiency, install success rate, schema cleanliness, freshness, and security scan. These combine into a letter grade from S (exceptional) to D (needs work). Only assets scoring B or higher appear in search results by default. Scores are recalculated weekly.

S (exceptional) = top 5% of all assets. A (excellent) = top 15%. B (good) = passes all quality checks. C (acceptable) = passes basic checks with minor issues. D (needs work) = has significant quality or security concerns. Assets below B are hidden from default search results.

Every asset upload is scanned for leaked secrets, unsafe code patterns, command injection vectors, SSRF vulnerabilities, and supply chain risks. RuleSell uses automated static analysis on every submission. This is critical because research shows 36.7% of public MCP servers have SSRF vulnerabilities.

No. Only users who installed an asset via the RuleSell CLI can leave a rating. Written reviews require Certified Dev status, which requires identity verification. This prevents review manipulation.

Yes. Browsing, installing free assets, and listing free assets is completely free forever. Paid assets are priced by their creators. RuleSell takes a 15% commission on paid sales (10% during the launch period). An optional Pro subscription ($8/month) adds advanced features but is not required.

Creators keep 85% of every paid sale (90% during the first six months). Payouts are processed monthly via Stripe Connect. There are no listing fees, no featured-placement charges, and no subscription required to sell.

Pro ($8/month) adds private collections, full install history across all your environments, advanced search filters, and priority support. It is not required to buy or sell assets.

Run 'npx rulesell install <slug>' in your terminal. The CLI automatically detects your environment (Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, etc.) and installs the asset in the correct location. You can also browse and install from the website.

Yes. The RuleSell CLI supports Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, Codex, VS Code, Zed, and more. It detects which tools are installed on your system and places files in the correct directories.

cursor.directory is a free directory of Cursor rules with community voting. RuleSell covers 9 asset categories (not just Cursor rules), uses automated quality scoring instead of votes, security-scans every asset, and pays creators 85% revenue share. cursor.directory has no revenue sharing.

smithery.ai is a registry focused on MCP servers. RuleSell covers 9 categories (rules, MCP servers, skills, agents, workflows, prompts, CLIs, datasets, bundles), provides automated quality scoring (S through D grades), full security scanning, and 85% creator revenue share. smithery.ai has no revenue sharing or quality scoring.

mcp.so is a community-driven MCP server directory. RuleSell covers 9 categories beyond MCP servers, provides automated quality scoring, security scanning on every asset, verified reviews (install-gated), and 85% creator revenue share. mcp.so has no quality scoring, security scanning, or revenue sharing.

Sign up at rulesell.com, go to your dashboard, and use the publish wizard. Upload your asset files, add metadata (title, description, category, tags, supported environments), set a price (or free), and submit. The asset is automatically quality-scored and security-scanned before publication.

Paid listings require passing a 50-install verification gate (your asset must be successfully installed by 50 users first) and Trader KYC compliance (DSA Art 30, EU Digital Services Act). This ensures quality and legal compliance.