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Managing Extensions in Cursor

Learn how to effectively manage VSCode extensions in Cursor to enhance your development experience and productivity.

Extension Basics​

1. Installing Extensions​

  1. Open Extensions Panel (Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + X)
  2. Search for desired extension
  3. Click Install button
  4. Reload if prompted

Tip: Most VSCode extensions are compatible with Cursor, but some may require additional configuration.

2. Extension Marketplace​

  • Browse popular extensions
  • Filter by categories
  • Sort by ratings/downloads
  • Read reviews and documentation

1. Language Support​

  • Syntax highlighting
  • IntelliSense
  • Linting
  • Formatting

2. Productivity Tools​

  • Git integration
  • Debuggers
  • Task runners
  • Code snippets

3. Themes and Customization​

  • Color themes
  • Icon packs
  • File icons
  • Status bar customization

Extension Management​

1. Updating Extensions​

  1. Open Extensions Panel
  2. Look for updates badge
  3. Click Update All or update individually
  4. Reload when prompted

2. Disabling Extensions​

Warning: Disable extensions you don't regularly use to improve performance and reduce startup time.

  1. Right-click extension
  2. Select Disable or Disable (Workspace)
  3. Reload window

3. Uninstalling Extensions​

  • Open Extensions Panel
  • Find extension to remove
  • Click Uninstall button
  • Reload if necessary

Best Practices​

1. Performance Optimization​

  • Keep extensions minimal
  • Disable unused extensions
  • Regular cleanup
  • Monitor resource usage

2. Workspace Recommendations​

3. Extension Settings​

  • Configure per workspace
  • Use settings.json
  • Document configurations
  • Share team settings

Troubleshooting​

Common Issues​

  1. Clear extension cache
  2. Reinstall problematic extensions
  3. Check for conflicts
  4. Verify compatibility

Extension Conflicts​

Warning: Multiple extensions with similar functionality may conflict. Disable one temporarily to identify issues.

Advanced Topics​

1. Extension Development​

  • Create custom extensions
  • Debug extension code
  • Package and publish
  • Maintain documentation

2. Sync Extensions​

Tip: Use profile sync or manual export/import to maintain consistent extensions across machines.

  • Profile synchronization
  • Manual backup/restore
  • Settings sync extension
  • Version control

Last Updated: April 2025

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