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Common Issues

Settings Issues​

  1. Settings Not Saving

    • Check if Cursor settings are saved correctly
    • Check if settings file is not read-only
    • Check if settings file is not corrupted

  2. Settings Not Applied

    • Restart Cursor
    • Delete settings file to revert to defaults

Performance Issues​

  1. Slow Startup

    • Disable unnecessary extensions
    • Clear cache
    • Check system resource usage

  2. Sluggish Operation

    • Close unnecessary files if working with large projects
    • Check memory usage
    • Clean up temporary files

AI Issues​

  1. Slow AI Response

    • Check internet connection
    • Verify API key is configured correctly
    • Check server status

  2. Inappropriate AI Suggestions

    • Ensure proper context is provided
    • Provide more specific instructions
    • Try a different AI model

Cursor Settings​

You can customize various aspects of Cursor through the settings panel:

Editor Settings​

  • Theme: Choose between light and dark themes
  • Font: Select your preferred font family and size
  • Line Numbers: Show/hide line numbers
  • Minimap: Enable/disable code minimap

Extension Settings​

  • Auto-Update: Enable/disable automatic extension updates
  • Extension Sync: Sync extensions across devices
  • Extension Recommendations: Show/hide extension recommendations

Performance Settings​

  • Memory Usage: Adjust memory allocation
  • Process Limit: Set maximum number of processes
  • Cache Size: Configure cache size limit