Users of the Cursor IDE are reporting significant RAM usage issues on macOS, with some instances reaching over 40GB of memory consumption. This excessive usage leads to system freezes and requires force restarts. Attempts to resolve the problem, including reinstalling Cursor, clearing cache files, and disabling extensions, have been unsuccessful for affected users. The issue appears to be related to Cursor's agent tasks or long-running sessions, as memory pressure returns to normal after closing the application. AI
IMPACT Potential usability issues for developers using AI-powered IDEs.
RANK_REASON User-reported issue with a specific software tool.
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