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Cursor IDE update automatically reformats files, frustrating users

A user reported an issue with the latest update to the Cursor IDE, version 3.16.29. Upon saving a file, the IDE automatically applied formatting suggestions from the Herb Linter, significantly altering the file's content beyond the user's intended changes. The user expressed frustration that this new behavior was enabled by default and suggested it should either be opt-in or clearly flagged to the user. AI

IMPACT Potential friction point for developers using AI-integrated IDEs, highlighting the need for user control over automated code modifications.

RANK_REASON User report about a specific product update and its unintended behavior.

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Cursor IDE update automatically reformats files, frustrating users

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  1. r/cursor TIER_2 Italiano(IT) · /u/ktbroderick ·

    Update annoyance

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>So I just updated to 3.16.29.</p> <p>Added four lines to a spec and added/modified four lines in a view (<code>.html.erb</code>) file with 152 lines. Hit CMD-S to save. Ran my specs, did a <code>git commit -a -m &quot;Fix bug...&quot;</code>, <co…