diff --git a/.claude/CLAUDE.md b/.claude/CLAUDE.md
index 577a9829fe8..4718e7a8f4b 100644
--- a/.claude/CLAUDE.md
+++ b/.claude/CLAUDE.md
@@ -27,6 +27,10 @@ Read and follow these rules in EVERY interaction:
 10. **`.cursor/rules/java-endpoint-prompt.mdc`** - Java endpoint creation prompts
 11. **`.cursor/rules/promptfoo-llm.mdc`** - Promptfoo LLM testing guidelines
 
+## Pull request review guidelines
+
+12. **`.cursor/rules/pr-review.mdc`** - Pull Request review guidelines and checklist
+
 ---
 
 ## Quick Reference
diff --git a/.cursor/rules/pr-review.mdc b/.cursor/rules/pr-review.mdc
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..938f5ebf964
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.cursor/rules/pr-review.mdc
@@ -0,0 +1,20 @@
+---
+description: Rules for reviewing Pull Requests in system-tests
+globs: 
+alwaysApply: false
+---
+# PR Review Guidelines
+
+## Test Activation/Deactivation Changes
+
+When reviewing PRs that include changes to test activation or deactivation (manifest files or test decorators), you must verify that all modifications comply with the rules and guidelines documented in:
+
+- [skip-tests.md](mdc:docs/edit/skip-tests.md) - When and how to use decorators vs manifests
+- [manifest.md](mdc:docs/edit/manifest.md) - Manifest file format, syntax, and best practices
+
+Key verification points:
+- Manifests are preferred over decorators when possible
+- Correct format and syntax are used
+- Version specifications use the `v` prefix (e.g., `v1.2.0`)
+- Special YAML characters are properly quoted
+- `bug` and `flaky` markers include JIRA ticket references
diff --git a/AGENTS.md b/AGENTS.md
index ea658722c13..0ea15d10be1 100644
--- a/AGENTS.md
+++ b/AGENTS.md
@@ -25,8 +25,12 @@ Read and follow these rules in EVERY interaction:
 
 ## Manual Rules (Apply Only When Explicitly Requested)
 
-10. **`.cursor/rules/java-endpoint-prompt.mdc`** - Java endpoint creation prompts
-11. **`.cursor/rules/promptfoo-llm.mdc`** - Promptfoo LLM testing guidelines
+11. **`.cursor/rules/java-endpoint-prompt.mdc`** - Java endpoint creation prompts
+12. **`.cursor/rules/promptfoo-llm.mdc`** - Promptfoo LLM testing guidelines
+
+## Pull request review guidelines
+
+13. **`.cursor/rules/pr-review.mdc`** - Pull Request review guidelines and checklist
 
 ---