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Cursor IDE removes 'auto model' from free tier, users report

Users are reporting that the free tier of the Cursor IDE may no longer offer an "auto model" option. One user noted that they could only select "Composer 2.5 Fast" and could not disable the fast mode. This change appears to limit the flexibility of model selection for free users. AI

IMPACT Potential limitation on AI model selection for free users of the Cursor IDE.

RANK_REASON User report about a change in a software product's free tier.

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Cursor IDE removes 'auto model' from free tier, users report

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  1. r/cursor TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/gtagrandtheftautov ·

    Is there no auto model anymore on the free tier?

    <table> <tr><td> <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/cursor/comments/1uptsbi/is_there_no_auto_model_anymore_on_the_free_tier/"> <img alt="Is there no auto model anymore on the free tier?" src="https://preview.redd.it/zpb9c161ysbh1.png?width=140&amp;height=56&amp;auto=webp&amp;s=8b0…