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Cursor IDE users want clearer "Max" mode indicator to prevent credit overspending

Users of the Cursor IDE are reporting accidental overspending of credits due to a confusing "Max" mode. This mode, which significantly increases the cost per prompt, lacks a clear, persistent indicator in the main interface. A user has proposed adding a visible "Max" logo next to the model name in the prompt bar to prevent users from unknowingly incurring high costs. AI

IMPACT A UI clarification in the Cursor IDE could prevent accidental credit overspending for users of AI models.

RANK_REASON User-generated feedback on a product's user interface.

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

    Stop Burning Your Credits - Cursor needs this UI change ASAP

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>Is it just me, or is it way too easy to accidentally leave <strong>&quot;Max&quot;</strong> mode toggled on?</p> <p>I just checked my usage dashboard and realized I inadvertently torched <strong>84 requests in a single composer prompt</strong> be…