Turn on auto-run, keep one safe gate. Every command and MCP call from Cursor’s agent waits on the island, and file edits show up as they happen — with your pet keeping you company.
| Cursor editor | Cursor CLI | |
|---|---|---|
| Approve or deny terminal commands | Yes | Yes |
| Approve MCP tool calls | Yes | Yes |
| See file edits as they happen | Yes | Yes |
| Answer the agent’s questions | Jumps you to Cursor | Jumps you to Cursor |
| Done / error alerts with your pet | Yes | Yes |
| Works on Windows and Mac · Linux soon | Yes | Yes |
Checked against the latest two Cursor versions. See what changed.
With auto-run on, Cursor stops asking in its own panel and the island becomes the only place you approve. You never answer twice, and if the app is closed, risky commands are blocked instead of slipping through. More in Use Cursor auto-run safely.
Yes. We only send allow or deny, which Cursor respects in every mode.
Disconnect Cursor in Settings → Agents and everything is as it was.
Only the command or diff Cursor sends with the request, and only on your computer.