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Cursor IDE criticized for AI feature focus over core developer tools

A user on Reddit questions Cursor's development direction, suggesting the AI-powered IDE is losing focus. They argue that Cursor should prioritize core developer tools like debugging and performance monitoring over features like the agent window, which they rarely use. The user also expresses concern that Cursor might be moving away from empowering developers with full control over their code. AI

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IMPACT Suggests a potential disconnect between AI feature development and core user needs in developer tools.

RANK_REASON User opinion piece questioning product direction.

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  1. r/cursor TIER_2 · /u/mohsen-kamrani ·

    Cursor has to choose between being another (not so) Lovable or a proper (AI powered) IDE

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>Am I the only person who almost never uses the agent window (if that's what it's called)?!<br /> Are they running out of ideas about how to improve it for developers?</p> <p>Add troubleshooting, debugging and performance monitoring capabilities. …