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Cursor cli

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Updates related to the cli component of Cursor.

5 releases22 features7 bug fixesView all Cursor releases

All CLI Features

  • Introduced a new, comprehensive PR review experience allowing users to manage PRs from creation to merge within Cursor.(3.3)
  • Enabled faster plan execution through parallel agent execution, allowing Cursor to multitask across independent plan steps simultaneously.(3.3)
  • Added quick-action pills for pinning frequently used skills for faster access.(3.3)
  • Enabled splitting changes into multiple Pull Requests directly from multitasking actions using chat context to identify logical slices.(3.3)
  • Made the /multitask command available in the editor for running async subagents to parallelize requests immediately.(3.3)
  • Introduced the Cursor SDK, allowing users to build custom agents using the same runtime, harness, and models as Cursor.(sdk-release)
  • Enabled running custom agents locally or on Cursor's cloud against a dedicated VM using any frontier model.(sdk-release)
  • Added first-class run streaming support via SSE events with reconnect capabilities for Cloud Agents API.(sdk-release)
  • Added explicit agent lifecycle controls including archive, unarchive, and permanent delete functionality for durable agents.(sdk-release)
  • Introduced the ability for Cursor to respond by creating interactive canvases.(04-15-26)
  • Enabled the use of first-party components within canvases, including tables, boxes, diagrams, and charts.(04-15-26)
  • Allowed existing Cursor components like diffs and to-do lists to be used within interactive canvases.(04-15-26)
  • Made interactive canvases durable artifacts living in the Agents Window side panel alongside the terminal, browser, and source control.(04-15-26)
  • Introduced Subagents, specialized, independent agents that run in parallel with custom configurations for faster, more focused task execution.(2.4)
  • Enabled direct image generation from the agent using text descriptions or reference uploads, saving previews inline and to the assets/ folder.(2.4)
  • Launched Cursor Blame (Enterprise plan feature) extending git blame with AI attribution, showing which lines were AI-generated (by Tab completions or agent runs) versus human-written.(2.4)
  • Added the ability for agents to ask clarifying questions during Plan and Debug modes, allowing them to continue working while waiting for user input.(2.4)
  • Enabled building custom subagents and skills that utilize the new 'ask question tool'.(2.4)
  • Added the agent models command to list all available models.(CLI)
  • Enabled quick switching between models using the --list-models flag or the /models slash command.(CLI)
  • Introduced the /rules command to create new rules and edit existing ones directly from the CLI.(CLI)
  • Enabled enabling and disabling MCP servers on the fly using the /mcp enable and /mcp disable commands.(CLI)

All CLI Bug Fixes

  • Fixed terminal interaction bugs within the agents window, including issues with editing shortcuts and approval/overlay edge cases.(3.3)
  • Fixed several regressions affecting the slash menu and input approval workflows.(3.3)
  • Fixed MCP authentication edge cases, specifically transient 401 errors and stale credential handling.(3.3)
  • Fixed issues related to multi-repo environment selection and caching.(3.3)
  • Fixed various cloud agent timing and hydration edge cases that previously impacted reliability.(3.3)
  • Fixed 11 unspecified bugs (as noted in the release notes summary).(2.4)
  • Fixed unspecified bug fixes related to CLI operations.(CLI)

Releases with CLI Changes

3.35 features5 fixes
May 7, 2026

This release delivers a major overhaul to the PR review workflow, integrating creation through merge into one place with enhanced views for threads, commits, and changes. Performance is significantly boosted by enabling parallel execution of plan steps using async subagents. Additionally, users gain new productivity features like splitting changes into multiple PRs and pinning favorite skills as quick actions.

sdk-release4 features
Apr 28, 2026

This release introduces the powerful Cursor SDK, enabling users to build custom agents accessible via TypeScript across the desktop, CLI, and web apps. The Cloud Agents API has also been significantly reworked to support durable agents with improved run scoping, streaming, and standardized response formats.

04-15-264 features
Apr 15, 2026

This release introduces interactive canvases, allowing Cursor to generate visualizations like dashboards and custom interfaces using new and existing components. These canvases are now durable artifacts accessible within the Agents Window side panel.

2.45 features1 fix
Jan 22, 2026

This release significantly enhances agent capabilities by introducing Subagents for parallel, specialized task execution and enabling direct image generation within the agent interface. Additionally, Enterprise users gain Cursor Blame for detailed AI attribution tracking, and agents can now proactively ask clarifying questions during complex workflows.

CLI4 features1 fix
Jan 8, 2026

This release significantly enhances the Command Line Interface (CLI) by introducing new controls for managing models, rules, and MCP servers directly via new slash commands and flags. Users can now list models, manage rules, and toggle MCP servers on the fly, alongside notable performance improvements for CLI hooks.