Should I run Ultracite with both `--editors bob` and `--agents bob`?

`--editors bob` updates `.vscode/settings.json`. `--agents bob` creates or appends `AGENTS.md` with Ultracite's coding rules. Use both when you want formatter defaults and Bob-readable project standards in one pass.

Does Bob only read AGENTS.md for workspace rules?

Bob supports `.bob/rules/`, `.bobrules`, mode-specific files, and `AGENTS.md`. Ultracite targets `AGENTS.md` so your standards are shared across Bob and other AI coding tools that read the same file.

Is the Visual Studio Code extension install step the same for IBM Bob?

Bob is distributed as its own IDE experience; when it remains compatible with the VS Code settings and extension model, the same Biome, ESLint, or Oxlint extension install path applies as for Cursor or Windsurf.

Ultracite for IBM Bob

IBM Bob works well with Ultracite when you pair shared Visual Studio Code workspace settings with `AGENTS.md` rules—matching the standard format while keeping editor behavior predictable.

Setup files for IBM Bob

Ultracite uses these IBM Bob settings, rules, and hooks files to keep editor behavior and AI output aligned with your repo standards.

Workspace settings

This workspace settings file keeps IBM Bob aligned with Ultracite for format on save, auto-fixes, and TypeScript defaults.

.vscode/settings.json

JSON config

{  "editor.defaultFormatter": "esbenp.prettier-vscode",  "editor.formatOnPaste": true,  "editor.formatOnSave": true,  "emmet.showExpandedAbbreviation": "never",  "js/ts.tsdk.path": "node_modules/typescript/lib",  "js/ts.tsdk.promptToUseWorkspaceVersion": true,  "[css]": {    "editor.defaultFormatter": "biomejs.biome"  },  "[graphql]": {    "editor.defaultFormatter": "biomejs.biome"  },  "[html]": {    "editor.defaultFormatter": "biomejs.biome"  },  "[javascript]": {    "editor.defaultFormatter": "biomejs.biome"  },  "[javascriptreact]": {    "editor.defaultFormatter": "biomejs.biome"  },  "[json]": {    "editor.defaultFormatter": "biomejs.biome"  },  "[jsonc]": {    "editor.defaultFormatter": "biomejs.biome"  },  "[markdown]": {    "editor.defaultFormatter": "biomejs.biome"  },  "[mdx]": {    "editor.defaultFormatter": "biomejs.biome"  },  "[svelte]": {    "editor.defaultFormatter": "biomejs.biome"  },  "[typescript]": {    "editor.defaultFormatter": "biomejs.biome"  },  "[typescriptreact]": {    "editor.defaultFormatter": "biomejs.biome"  },  "[vue]": {    "editor.defaultFormatter": "biomejs.biome"  },  "[yaml]": {    "editor.defaultFormatter": "biomejs.biome"  },  "editor.codeActionsOnSave": {    "source.fixAll.biome": "explicit",    "source.organizeImports.biome": "explicit"  }}

Why IBM Bob teams choose Ultracite

IBM's AI coding assistant for the IDE, built for agentic modes, literate coding, and enterprise workflows alongside familiar editor ergonomics.

Shared AGENTS.md rules

IBM Bob reads `AGENTS.md`, the same rules file used by many AI coding tools. Ultracite writes your standards there so they work across agents while staying version-controlled.

Same workspace settings story as Visual Studio Code

Ultracite still targets the normal `.vscode/settings.json` surface, so format on save, the linter extension, and TypeScript defaults behave like other VS Code–compatible editors.

Editor defaults plus AI rules in one repo

You can combine editor behavior (settings) with Bob's guidance file so AI output and human edits meet the same bar before review.

Workflow tips for IBM Bob

Keep Ultracite present in the day-to-day IBM Bob workflow with a few editor-specific habits, not just a one-time setup.

Run npx ultracite@latest init --editors bob to generate .vscode/settings.json and the linter extension defaults Bob-compatible editors expect.

Run with --agents bob (or init both) to append AGENTS.md so Bob picks up Ultracite standards from the shared rules file.

Optionally add extra files under .bob/rules/ for Bob-specific instructions that complement AGENTS.md.

IBM Bob FAQ

Editor-specific answers for teams rolling out Ultracite in IBM Bob.

Compare IBM Bob with other Ultracite-supported editors

These nearby setups make it easier to compare how Ultracite handles shared settings, AI rules, and editor-specific workflow details.

KiroAWS's spec-driven IDE

Kiro pairs well with Ultracite when you combine shared VS Code workspace settings with a dedicated steering file that guides spec-driven AI work before code is generated.

TraeByteDance's AI IDE

Trae works well with Ultracite when you keep the standard VS Code workspace settings in place and add a dedicated project rules file that teaches the AI how your repo expects code to look.

CodeBuddyTencent Cloud's AI code editor

CodeBuddy works best with Ultracite when you combine committed workspace settings, a branded project memory file, and optional PostToolUse hooks that clean up AI edits after they land.