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Cursor IDE criticized for hiding file explorer

A user on Reddit's r/cursor subreddit expresses concern about a trend in IDEs, including Cursor, to hide or remove the file explorer. The user argues this functionality is essential for developers and its removal hinders productivity and understanding of project structure. They specifically call out the need to retain the ability to view and edit text files directly within the IDE. AI

IMPACT Potential impact on developer workflow and IDE usability.

RANK_REASON User opinion piece about a specific product's feature set.

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Cursor IDE criticized for hiding file explorer

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

    The growing trend of removing the ability to see the file explorer and edit text files in the IDE needs to stop

    &#32; submitted by &#32; <a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/jaykrown"> /u/jaykrown </a> <br /> <span><a href="/r/vibecoding/comments/1v3kpy0/the_growing_trend_of_removing_the_ability_to_see/">[link]</a></span> &#32; <span><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/cursor/comments/1v3krn…