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Cursor+ AI coding assistant quality questioned by user

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A user on Reddit's r/cursor subreddit is questioning the current quality of the Cursor+ AI coding assistant, specifically its Composer feature. The user recalls a highly positive experience six months prior using GPT 5.6 for planning and Composer 2.5 for execution, finding it to be an ideal tool. However, recent observations and community discussions suggest a decline in performance, possibly linked to an acquisition by Elon Musk, leading the user to seek opinions on its current usability. AI

IMPACT User sentiment indicates potential issues with AI coding assistant performance and integration post-acquisition.

RANK_REASON User opinion on a specific software tool's performance degradation.

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Cursor+ AI coding assistant quality questioned by user

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

    I had the time of my life with Composer six months ago. Has it really gone to crap ?

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>Back then, I used GPT 5.6 for planning and Composer 2.5 for execution, and it was insanely good. I didn’t need anything more, smarter, or faster. It was perfect for me.</p> <p>I haven’t been able to code for the past 5–6 months, but browsing this…

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