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Cursor+ users struggle with uncontrolled model selection for cloud agents

By PulseAugur Editorial · [1 sources] ·

A user on Reddit's r/cursor subreddit is experiencing issues with the Cursor+ IDE's cloud agent functionality. They report that the system defaults to using expensive models like Grok 4.6, even when a slower, less costly option would be preferable for long-running tasks. The user expressed frustration with the lack of control over model selection, particularly when initiating tasks that are intended to run overnight. AI

IMPACT Highlights potential user friction points in IDEs integrating advanced AI models, impacting developer workflow and cost management.

RANK_REASON User report about a specific product's functionality and user experience.

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Cursor+ users struggle with uncontrolled model selection for cloud agents

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

    how to control what models are used in cloud? they keep starting fast agents and using expensive models :Sob: even tho i have grok 4.6 as default

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