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Cursor IDE users report slowdowns with Grok 4 model

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Users of the Cursor IDE are reporting significant slowdowns and long response times, particularly when using the Grok 4 model. One user noted that the application was stuck on a "Taking longer than expected..." message or was very slow to reply, though a subsequent update indicated a response was eventually received after a considerable wait. This user expressed a strong preference for Grok 4 within Cursor, citing its intelligence and generous usage as key factors in their choice of the IDE. AI

IMPACT Potential user frustration and impact on productivity for developers using Cursor with Grok 4.

RANK_REASON User-reported performance issues with a specific AI model integrated into a software tool.

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Cursor IDE users report slowdowns with Grok 4 model

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

    Is Cursor slow for anybody else today? Especially Grok 4?

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>It's been stuck on &quot;<strong>Taking longer than expected...</strong>&quot; message or very slow in replies.</p> <p>Anybody else?</p> <p>By the way I love Grok 4.7 in Cursor so I use it the most. You can say I fell in love with it especially t…

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