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Cursor user seeks clarity on Cloud Agents vs. Cloud Repo functionality

A user new to Cursor is seeking clarification on the distinction between "Cloud Remote Execution" and "Cloud Agents" following a June update. The user hypothesizes that Cloud Agents involve dedicated VMs for sandbox environments with persistent state, while "cloud mode" or "cloud repo" involves uploading a repository to GitHub and using Cursor's infrastructure for editing and PR reviews. The user notes that Cloud Agents can be used independently of the general cloud mode, and questions whether any remote execution implies Cursor is allocating a VM. AI

RANK_REASON User question about product features, not a product release or industry-significant event.

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Cursor user seeks clarity on Cloud Agents vs. Cloud Repo functionality

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