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Cursor IDE users can now block specific AI models with custom hooks

A user on Reddit has shared a method to block specific AI models, particularly the "-fast" models, within the Cursor IDE. This solution involves creating a `hooks.json` file and a bash script that intercepts tool usage. The script checks if a "-fast" model is being invoked and, if so, denies its use with a user-friendly message, while allowing other models to proceed. AI

IMPACT Provides a workaround for users to control model usage within the Cursor IDE, potentially improving performance or cost management.

RANK_REASON User-created workaround for a specific software product.

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Cursor IDE users can now block specific AI models with custom hooks

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  1. r/cursor TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/Resident-Ad-5419 ·

    Simple yet effective way to block the -fast model on cursor

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>Few weeks ago I posted cursor used -fast model even when not selected, and I had to manually adjust the <a href="http://AGENTS.md">AGENTS.md</a> file to prevent it from using that model. </p> <p>This time I found a more suitable and simpler solut…