Cursor Changelog: Every Release, Update & New Feature

The Cursor changelog moves fast — sometimes a new release ships every week. This Cursor changelog page tracks every Cursor release in one spot, so you don't have to hunt through scattered announcements or forum threads. You'll find the current version, monthly digests, official Cursor release notes summaries, pricing shifts, model availability updates, and update troubleshooting steps. Our team refreshes this Cursor changelog within 48 hours of every Cursor release.

The Cursor team at Anysphere ships point updates almost weekly and feature releases roughly monthly. That cadence makes it tough to track what changed and when. So instead of digging through Anysphere's official feed each time, bookmark this Cursor changelog page. The structure is simple: current version up top, archived releases below, with each monthly Cursor changelog entry anchored for easy linking.

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Cursor latest version (current release)

Cursor 3.6 — Auto-review Run Mode (released May 29, 2026)

This is the headline entry in the May 2026 Cursor changelog. The Cursor latest version brings Auto-review Run Mode, a smarter way for agents to work for longer with fewer approval prompts. Auto-review applies to Shell, MCP, and Fetch tool calls. Allowlisted calls run immediately, sandboxable calls run in the sandbox, and everything else goes to a classifier subagent that decides whether to allow the call, try a different approach, or ask you first.

You can configure your run mode in Settings > Cursor Settings > Agents > Run Mode. Custom instructions also let you steer the classifier agent.

Cursor latest version download links

• macOS: Apple Silicon / Intel DMG
• Windows: x64 / ARM64 MSI
• Linux: AppImage, .deb, .rpm

The Cursor latest version download is always available from cursor.com/download, which auto-detects your operating system.

How to check which Cursor version you're running

Open Cursor → Cursor menu → About Cursor on macOS, or Help → About on Windows and Linux. The dialog shows the build number, commit SHA, and Electron version. The Command Palette also works: press Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + P and search "About."

How to update Cursor on every platform

Updating Cursor isn't always automatic. On some setups the auto-updater silently fails, and on Linux there's no built-in updater at all. Here's the how to update Cursor walkthrough for each platform — bookmark this section alongside the Cursor changelog above for quick reference.

How to update Cursor on macOS

Cursor on macOS ships with a built-in updater. To trigger it manually, press Cmd + Shift + P and type "Attempt Update". If a new version exists, Cursor downloads it and prompts you to restart.

If the auto-update keeps failing, download the latest DMG directly from cursor.com/download. Drag the new Cursor.app to /Applications, replacing the old one. Then relaunch.

For a clean swap, quit Cursor first, then run this in Terminal:

bash

killall Cursor 2>/dev/null
rm -rf /Applications/Cursor.app

Now drop the freshly downloaded Cursor.app into /Applications and reopen it.

How to update Cursor on Windows

The Cursor update path on Windows runs through the menu: Help → Check for Updates. Cursor downloads the new installer in the background and asks to relaunch when ready.

If that fails, grab the fresh MSI from cursor.com/download and run it. The Cursor IDE update installer detects your existing install and overwrites it. The Cursor binary lives at %LocalAppData%\Programs\Cursor if you ever need to find it.

How to update Cursor on Linux

Linux ships Cursor as an AppImage, so there's no auto-updater. To upgrade, download the new AppImage from cursor.com/download, then replace the old file:

bash

chmod +x ~/Downloads/cursor-latest.AppImage
mv ~/Downloads/cursor-latest.AppImage /opt/cursor-app/cursor-app.AppImage

Some users also install Cursor through the AUR on Arch (cursor-bin) or via community update scripts that hit Cursor's official download API. Tools like cursor-updater automate the AppImage swap and can run on a systemd timer for hands-off updates. Pick whichever fits your distro.

What to do if Cursor isn't updating

A few common things break the Cursor update process:

• A stale process is holding the binary. Kill all Cursor processes first (killall Cursor on macOS/Linux, taskkill /F /IM "Cursor.exe" on Windows).
• Corporate proxy is blocking the download server. Check whether download.todesktop.com is reachable from your network.
• Cache corruption. Clear the Cursor cache folder and restart. Paths: ~/Library/Application Support/Cursor/Cache (macOS), %LocalAppData%\Cursor\Cache (Windows), ~/.config/Cursor/Cache (Linux).
• The AppImage isn't executable. On Linux, run chmod +x on the new file.
• Background download stuck. Quit Cursor completely, then reopen and trigger the update manually.

If none of that works, post on forum.cursor.com with your OS version and Cursor build number.

May 2026 Cursor release notes

Cursor shipped four notable releases in May 2026: 3.3 (PR Review experience and Build in Parallel), 3.4 (agent development environments), 3.5 (Shared Canvases and the /loop skill), and 3.6 (Auto-review Run Mode). The team also released the Composer 2.5 model on May 18. Here's the May 2026 Cursor changelog rundown grouped by feature, fix, and breaking change.

New in May 2026 (cursor ide release notes summary)

• Auto-review Run Mode (3.6): A classifier subagent decides which tool calls run immediately, which run in a sandbox, and which need your approval.
• Shared Canvases (3.5): Send teammates a live link to a canvas — an interactive artifact like a dashboard or report — instead of pasting the whole chat. Available on Pro, Teams, and Enterprise.
• /loop skill (3.5): Run a prompt repeatedly on a local schedule, or until a target condition is met. Good for "check deploy status every 5 minutes" or "iterate until tests pass."
• Cursor Automations in the Agents Window (3.5): Manage automations from the same place you run agents. Multi-repo and no-repo automations also landed.
• Agent Development Environments (3.4): Cursor configures Dockerfiles for your repos, complete with build secrets, faster caching, and version history.
• PR Review experience (3.3): Take pull requests from creation to merge inside the IDE. The Reviews tab shows inline review threads and top-level PR comments, the Commits tab focuses on commit history, and the Changes tab makes navigation easier.
• Build in Parallel (3.3): Cursor analyzes task dependencies and constructs a dependency-aware execution graph. Independent steps run simultaneously across async subagents. The /multitask slash command triggers the same behavior inline. This was the headline addition in the May 7 Cursor changelog entry.
• Pinned-skill pills (3.3): Quick-access pills for skills you use most, surfaced right in the chat input.
• Cursor in Jira (May 19): Assign work items to @Cursor and it kicks off a cloud agent, scoped from the ticket title, description, and comments. Requires Jira Commercial Cloud with Rovo.
• Cursor in Microsoft Teams (May 11): Mention @Cursor in a Teams channel to delegate a task.
• Security Reviewer & Vulnerability Scanner (beta): Two always-on security agents for Teams and Enterprise plans. Security Reviewer flags auth regressions, privacy risks, and prompt injection attempts on every PR.

Fixes in May 2026

• Faster diff rendering on large files
• Reduced memory pressure during long agent runs
• Fewer false positives in the classifier subagent
• Better handling of multi-repo context windows
• Audit log improvements for environment changes

Breaking changes

The pre-3.0 worktree dropdown was removed. Use the /worktree and /best-of-n commands instead.

Cursor changelog: previous releases archive

Each month gets its own anchor, so you can link directly to the relevant Cursor IDE release notes. This Cursor IDE changelog archive is the part of the page that grows over time.

April 2026 release {#april-2026}

Versions: 3.0 (Apr 2), 3.1 (Apr 13), 3.2 (mid-April)

The April 2026 Cursor changelog marked the biggest UX shift of the year. The whole IDE pivoted toward agent-first workflows.

New:

• Cursor 3.0 introduced the Agents Window — a unified workspace for working with cloud agents in parallel, separate from the classic editor.
• Cursor 3.1 added tiled layouts and voice input upgrades.
• Cursor 3.2 reframed the IDE as an agent execution runtime, with /best-of-n running the same task across multiple models in separate worktrees so you can compare outcomes.
• Cursor SDK launched on April 29, giving developers a programmatic API to build custom agents on Cursor's infrastructure.

Fixed: Performance on files over 5,000 lines, faster large-file diffs, an Await tool for cloud agents.

This was the biggest shift since Cursor 1.0 — the editor is now agent-first by default. The April 2026 Cursor release notes called it out as a structural change, not a feature bump.

March 2026 release {#march-2026}

Versions: 2.6, Composer 2

The March 2026 Cursor changelog focused on model performance and team workflows.

New:

• Composer 2 debuted (March 19) with stronger CursorBench results and a faster default variant.
• Cursor 2.6 added team marketplaces for sharing skills and rules.
• Cursor also expanded MCP server compatibility, with cleaner OAuth handling for tools that need it.

February 2026 release {#february-2026}

Versions: 2.5

The February 2026 Cursor changelog was lighter on user-facing features but introduced async subagents — a foundation piece for everything that followed.

New:

• Async subagents let you fan out tasks across multiple coordinated agents.
• The plugin marketplace launched, giving access to community-built extensions and integrations.
• Custom slash commands stored in .cursor/commands/*.md got better autocomplete and discovery.

Cursor also published its "third era of AI software development" announcement on Feb 26, signaling the shift toward autonomous cloud agents handling longer-horizon work.

January 2026 release {#january-2026}

Versions: Cursor CLI updates

The January 2026 Cursor changelog kicked off the year with terminal-focused improvements.

New:

• The Cursor CLI got new slash commands and significant performance improvements (Jan 8).
• Better terminal output handling and tighter integration with editor sessions.
• Background agent reliability fixes for long-running tasks.

Cursor 2.0 milestone (October 2025) {#cursor-2-0}

Released: Oct 29, 2025

The October 2025 Cursor changelog entry was the launch of Cursor's first proprietary coding model, Composer. The original Composer ran 4× faster than similarly intelligent models, completing most turns in under 30 seconds. The release also brought the parallel-agents interface — the first time you could run multiple agents side by side.

Cursor 1.0 milestone (June 2025) {#cursor-1-0}

Released: June 2025

The first stable release, and the earliest entry in the modern Cursor changelog. The 0.50 update earlier in 2025 introduced Background Agents, kicking off the autonomous-agent direction. Later in 2025, version 1.5 added Linear integration and OS notifications, while 1.6 brought custom slash commands stored in .cursor/commands/*.md.

If you want the full archive going back to early 2024, cursor.com/changelog keeps an ongoing list. This Cursor changelog page focuses on the releases that actually changed how the editor works in daily use.

Cursor pricing update history

Cursor's pricing model has shifted several times in 2025 and 2026. Here's a running log of every major Cursor pricing update — treat this as the pricing companion to the main Cursor changelog above. Each Cursor pricing update gets dated so you can match it back to the version that introduced it.

June 2025 — Credit-based billing. Cursor moved from request-based to monthly credit pools. Pro plans now include $20 in monthly model usage, with Auto routing remaining free.

March 2026 — Pro+ tier launched. A new $60/month tier sits between Pro ($20) and Ultra ($200), giving heavy Agent users 3× the credit pool without paying full Ultra rates.

May 2026 — Composer 2.5 launch pricing. Standard tier set at $0.50/M input and $2.50/M output tokens. Fast tier (default) priced at $3/M input and $15/M output. Cursor included double usage for the first week.

June 8, 2026 — Bugbot moves to usage-based billing. The $40/seat fee disappears. Teams now pays from on-demand spend; Individuals pay from included usage. The change takes effect at each customer's next renewal.

July 1, 2026 — Teams plan adjustments. Higher usage limits, a new Premium seat for heavy agent users, and split usage pools with real-time visibility and smarter spend alerts.

The current ladder: Hobby (free) / Pro ($20) / Pro+ ($60) / Ultra ($200) / Teams ($40 per seat) / Enterprise (quote). Each Cursor pricing update gets logged here as it happens, so this section stays current.

Cursor AI release notes: model updates

Cursor's model availability shifts often. This section tracks each Cursor AI update related to model support, so you always know which models are live. It's the model-specific slice of the broader Cursor changelog.

Composer 2.5 (May 18, 2026) — Cursor's most capable in-house model. Built on Moonshot's open-source Kimi K2.5 checkpoint with 25× more synthetic training tasks than Composer 2. Hits 79.8% on SWE-Bench Multilingual and 63.2% on CursorBench v3.1, matching Claude Opus 4.7 and GPT-5 territory. Better at long-horizon work, sustained instruction following, and calibrating effort to task complexity.

Composer 2 (March 19, 2026) — First major bump from Composer 1. Higher token efficiency and a faster default variant. Still the baseline model for users who haven't switched to 2.5.

Composer 1 (October 29, 2025) — Cursor's debut proprietary model. Designed for low-latency agentic coding, completing most turns in under 30 seconds.

Frontier model availability — Cursor currently supports Claude Sonnet 4.7, Claude Opus 4.8, GPT-5, Gemini 2.5, and routes through "Auto" mode by default. Each model draws from your credit pool at its own per-token rate. The Auto picker routes to whichever model fits the task best, and Auto usage doesn't count against your premium credits.

When new frontier models drop, Cursor usually adds support within days. The official Cursor AI release notes feed flags the exact rollout date for each model, and this section logs every Cursor AI update related to model availability.

How RapidDev uses the latest Cursor features in production

Our team at RapidDev builds production AI apps using Cursor every day, so each new Cursor IDE update directly affects how we ship for clients. We watch the Cursor changelog closely because new features often enable workflows we couldn't run the week before.

Composer 2.5 changed how we approach multi-day refactors. Before, we'd split large refactor jobs across multiple shorter agent runs to avoid context drift. With 2.5's better long-horizon behavior, we now run single sessions that hold state across an entire feature branch without losing the plot. That means fewer mid-task handoffs and tighter consistency.

The 3.0 Agents Window matters for parallel work. On a recent client build, we ran /best-of-n across Claude Opus 4.8, GPT-5, and Composer 2.5 for a tricky database migration. Comparing the three outputs side by side let us pick the cleanest approach in under 20 minutes — work that would normally take half a day of solo iteration.

MCP integrations are the other big shift. We connect Cursor to client Postgres instances, Stripe accounts, and Linear boards during builds, so the agent has live context instead of guessing. Combined with .cursorrules files that encode each client's coding standards, the agent ships PRs that match the codebase from day one.

If you're scoping an AI product and want a team that ships fast with these tools, book a call with RapidDev. We typically deliver MVPs in 4–8 weeks.

Cursor release cadence: what to expect

The Cursor release rhythm follows two tracks. Point releases (the 0.X.Y and 3.X.Y patches) ship roughly weekly and contain bug fixes plus small feature additions. Feature releases (the 3.X jumps) ship roughly monthly and usually include something headline-worthy — a new model, a new product surface, or a UX rework.

Anysphere doesn't publish a strict release calendar, but the pattern over the last six months has held steady. May 2026 alone saw four feature releases (3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6) plus the Composer 2.5 model launch. That's why this Cursor changelog page exists — keeping pace manually means missing things, and the Cursor changelog feed updates faster than most newsletters do.

Cursor was also named a Leader in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Enterprise AI Coding Agents on May 22, 2026. That kind of recognition usually correlates with even faster release cycles, so expect the Cursor changelog cadence to hold or accelerate.

Stable, early access, and nightly

Most users run the stable channel by default. If you want features early, the beta channel ships them about 1–2 weeks ahead. To opt in, go to Settings → Beta and toggle the early access flag. Be ready for occasional rough edges — beta builds sometimes regress on rendering speed or extension compatibility.

Why some features ship to Pro and Business first

Cursor Cloud Agents and Shared Canvases rolled out to Pro and Teams before Hobby, which is typical for features that pull on Cursor's cloud infrastructure. Hobby users usually get those features 2–4 weeks after the paid tiers, once load testing confirms the rollout won't strain the system.

Frequently asked questions

How often does Cursor update?

Cursor ships patch releases roughly weekly and feature releases (the 3.X major bumps) roughly monthly. In May 2026, four feature releases shipped within four weeks, so the cadence can spike during heavy development periods. Check the Cursor changelog at the top of this page for the current rhythm.

Where can I see official Cursor release notes?

Anysphere publishes the official feed at cursor.com/changelog. This page summarizes those release notes in plain English, grouped by month, with our analysis of what each release actually means for your workflow. Think of it as a curated Cursor changelog companion to the official feed — same source data, but with context, version history, and pricing changes pulled into the same Cursor changelog view.

How do I check what version of Cursor I'm running?

On macOS, click Cursor → About Cursor in the menu bar. On Windows and Linux, go to Help → About. The dialog shows your version number, build SHA, and Electron version. The Command Palette also works: press Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + P and search "About."

Why won't Cursor update?

The three most common causes: a Cursor process is still running and holding the binary, a corporate proxy is blocking download.todesktop.com, or your cache folder is corrupted. Kill all Cursor processes, check your network, and clear the cache. See the troubleshooting section above for exact commands.

How do I roll back to a previous Cursor version?

Cursor doesn't ship an official rollback feature. To downgrade manually, download the older version from cursor.com (older versions stay accessible via direct URL), uninstall your current install, and run the older installer. Temporarily disable auto-update afterward, otherwise Cursor will pull the latest version on next launch. Check the Cursor changelog archive above to confirm which version you want to revert to.

Do Cursor updates break my .cursorrules or MCP servers?

Almost never. Configuration files (.cursorrules, .cursor/commands/*.md, MCP server configs) are version-stable across Cursor releases. When breaking changes happen — like the 3.0 worktree dropdown removal — the release notes call them out explicitly, and the Cursor changelog above flags them in each monthly entry. For deeper context, see our .cursorrules guide and MCP servers guide.

Is there a way to get Cursor beta features early?

Yes. Open Settings → Beta and turn on the early access channel. You'll get feature releases roughly 1–2 weeks before they hit stable. Some Pro and Business features (like Cloud Agents at launch) also ship to paid tiers first, regardless of the beta channel setting.

When did Cursor add support for Claude Opus 4.8, GPT-5, and Gemini 2.5?

Cursor added GPT-5 support shortly after OpenAI's release window, Claude Opus 4.8 within days of Anthropic's launch, and Gemini 2.5 in early 2026 alongside Google's announcement. The Model Updates section above tracks every change with specific dates, so the Cursor AI update timeline stays clear.

Keep this Cursor changelog page bookmarked

The Cursor changelog grows every week. Bookmark this Cursor changelog so you always have the Cursor latest version download, recent Cursor release notes, pricing changes, and model updates one click away. We update this Cursor changelog within 48 hours of every Cursor release, so it stays accurate even when Anysphere ships three releases in a month. The Cursor changelog above is the single source you need for tracking Cursor over time.

If you're building something serious with Cursor and want a team that already knows every Cursor release inside out, talk to RapidDev. We turn ideas into production AI products in 4–8 weeks.

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