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Cursor Composer 2.5 tested for large refactoring tasks

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A user on Reddit's r/cursor subreddit is seeking advice on whether Cursor Composer 2.5, powered by GPT-5.6 Sol, can handle a large full-stack refactor involving a credit-based economy and real-money purchases. The user plans to use GPT-5.6 Sol for initial exploration and review, and Cursor Composer 2.5 for implementation. They are concerned about their current subscription's usage limits for Cursor Composer and are asking for real-world experiences with the tool for similar large-scale refactoring tasks, comparing it to alternatives like Claude Code or Codex. AI

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RANK_REASON User inquiry about the capabilities of a specific software tool for a complex task.

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Cursor Composer 2.5 tested for large refactoring tasks

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  1. r/cursor TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/BrutalSlayer69 ·

    Can Cursor Composer 2.5 handle a refactor this big, or should I use something else?

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>I’m about to do a fairly large full-stack refactor on an existing project.</p> <p>The main change is replacing the entire Premium/Membership system with a credit-based economy involving real-money purchases through a payment gateway. It’ll touch …

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