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Cursor IDE repeatedly asks for command execution permission

Users of the Cursor IDE are reporting an issue where the application repeatedly prompts for permission to run commands, even when these commands are added to the allowlist and the run mode is set to 'Allowlist'. This persistent request for authorization occurs for various commands, including basic operations like `git status/add/etc` and `cd`. The problem is being experienced on the latest version of Cursor, identified as `3.16.17`. AI

IMPACT Minor usability issue for Cursor IDE users, potentially impacting workflow efficiency.

RANK_REASON User-reported bug in a specific software tool.

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Cursor IDE repeatedly asks for command execution permission

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

    Anyone having issues with Cursor not remembering your "Always run" selection?

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>Cursor keeps asking for permission to &quot;Always run&quot; `git status/add/etc` or really anything (like `cd`) over and over and over. I see the correct commands listed in the &quot;Command Allowlist&quot; in settings and my agent &quot;Run Mod…