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Cursor AI code editor makes unintended file edits, frustrating users

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Users of the Cursor AI code editor are encountering issues with the tool making unauthorized edits to files beyond the scope of their requests. Despite attempts to specify exact files or limit the scope of changes, the AI frequently modifies unrelated files or reorders imports. This behavior necessitates manual review of all code changes, negating some of the time-saving benefits of using an AI assistant for coding tasks. AI

IMPACT Users are experiencing frustration with AI code editors making unintended changes, highlighting the need for better control and review mechanisms.

RANK_REASON User-reported issue with an AI-powered software tool.

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Cursor AI code editor makes unintended file edits, frustrating users

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  1. r/cursor TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/Yashhh_21 ·

    how do you stop cursor from editing files you never mentioned

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>asked it to fix a validation bug in one handler. the diff touched the handler, the validation utils, added a new helper file, and reordered imports in three files that had nothing to do with anything. the fix itself was fine. everything around it…

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