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Cursor IDE hangs when using grep, users seek solutions

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Users of the Cursor IDE are experiencing significant issues with the application freezing during grep operations. This problem prevents users from completing prompts and forces them to use alternative methods like ripgrep. The issue appears to have started recently and is causing considerable disruption for those relying on Cursor for their workflow. AI

IMPACT This issue highlights potential stability problems in AI-powered development tools, impacting user productivity.

RANK_REASON User-reported bug in a specific software product.

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Cursor IDE hangs when using grep, users seek solutions

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  1. r/cursor TIER_2 (TL) · /u/No_Investigator8458 ·

    Hanging when grepping

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>Hi all,</p> <p>Starting yesterday, my Cursor hangs on every grepping attempt. I cannot get through a single prompt without telling it it froze and to use ripgrep instead. Anyone else having this issue, or have a way to fix this? I was cooking up …

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