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Cursor IDE criticized for excessive RAM consumption on Linux

A user on Reddit reported that the Cursor IDE consumed an excessive amount of RAM on their Linux system, causing severe performance degradation. The user experienced their PC slowing down dramatically within seconds of opening the application, even without actively using it. They requested that the Cursor development team address this memory usage issue, particularly for Linux users. AI

IMPACT Potential usability issues for developers using AI-integrated tools could hinder adoption.

RANK_REASON User feedback on a software product's performance.

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  1. r/cursor TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/Emergency-Ant2092 ·

    Please, make Cursor not be RAM eater...

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>I opened cursor, quickly, just to see something, until, i went to my browser, i didnt have too much tabs opened, and my PC just starting going 144hz to 2hz in about 15 seconds, and no, i didnt asked something for it, i just opened, and it went li…