Note: VSCode

Setting up

• Download the IDE and import your existing settings and extensions from VSCode.
• Move the Cursor Chat / Activity bar to the left: right click on the header of the chat and choose Move Secondary Side Bar Left.

Auto-run mode

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Use caution when enabling this option—it's disabled by default. Previously, this feature was known as SOLO mode.

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It allows Agent to run tools without asking for confrimation, such as executing commands and writing to files.

MCP Server

• Official documentation.
• https://github.com/modelcontextprotocol/servers
• https://cursor.directory/mcp /MCPs
• Some notable servers (my choices):
  • Brave Search - Web and local search using Brave's Search API
  • Memory - Knowledge graph-based persistent memory system
  • PostgreSQL - Read-only database access with schema inspection
  • Sqlite - Database interaction and business intelligence capabilities
  • Sequential Thinking - Dynamic and reflective problem-solving through thought sequences
  • Git - Tools to read, search, and manipulate Git repositories
  • Broswser MCP — allows AI applications to control your browser