Quickstart

Modes

• Autocomplete: tab
• Inline Edit: Cmd-K
• Agent: Cmd-Shift-I to open sidebar

Auto-Run Commands

Settings > Cursor Settings > Chat > Auto-Run

• Auto-Run Mode: Use Allowlist
• Command Allowlist: (add commands you want to auto run)

MCP

• Cursor Settings > Tools & MCP

Rules vs Plugins vs Skills vs Subagents

• Rules define the boundaries
• Plugins provide the abilities
• Skills define the procedures
• Subagents execute the work at scale