Cursor v0.50 is here and it’s a game-changer I went through all the...
Prajwal Tomar@PrajwalTomar_
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May 18, 2025
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Cursor v0.50 is here and it’s a game-changer
I went through all the updates so you don’t have to.
Here’s what’s new and what it means for you as an AI-powered builder ↓
I went through all the updates so you don’t have to.
Here’s what’s new and what it means for you as an AI-powered builder ↓
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1/ Request-based pricing is now live
The old subscription plans are gone.
Everything now runs on requests:
- Standard mode stays the same
- Max Mode uses token pricing (just like OpenAI)
You only pay for what you use.
The old subscription plans are gone.
Everything now runs on requests:
- Standard mode stays the same
- Max Mode uses token pricing (just like OpenAI)
You only pay for what you use.
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2/ Max Mode is smarter and now universal
You can now use Max Mode with top models like Claude, GPT-4o, etc.
Ideal for:
- Long context prompts
- Smarter reasoning
- Complex refactors
Perfect for advanced tasks and feature planning.
You can now use Max Mode with top models like Claude, GPT-4o, etc.
Ideal for:
- Long context prompts
- Smarter reasoning
- Complex refactors
Perfect for advanced tasks and feature planning.
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3/ Background Agent just dropped (macOS/Linux)
Cursor can now run tasks in the background.
Fix bugs. Add features. Refactor. All without blocking your main session.
You keep building while the Agent works behind the scenes.
Note: It’s in preview, so expect some bugs; Windows support TBD.
Cursor can now run tasks in the background.
Fix bugs. Add features. Refactor. All without blocking your main session.
You keep building while the Agent works behind the scenes.
Note: It’s in preview, so expect some bugs; Windows support TBD.
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4/ Add your entire project to context
You can now use @ folders to add your entire codebase into context, just make sure to enable Full folder contents from settings.
If a folder (or file) is too large to be included, you'll see a small icon on the context pill indicating this.
Great for:
- Rewrites
- Deep refactors
- Project-wide changes
You can now use @ folders to add your entire codebase into context, just make sure to enable Full folder contents from settings.
If a folder (or file) is too large to be included, you'll see a small icon on the context pill indicating this.
Great for:
- Rewrites
- Deep refactors
- Project-wide changes
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5/ Inline Edit just got an upgrade (CMD+K)
Inline Edit (Cmd/Ctrl+K) has gotten a UI refresh and new options for full file edits (⌘⇧⏎) and sending to agent (⌘L)
You can:
- Make structural changes
- Send code blocks to the Agent
- Reuse snippets across large components
More flexibility, less switching.
Inline Edit (Cmd/Ctrl+K) has gotten a UI refresh and new options for full file edits (⌘⇧⏎) and sending to agent (⌘L)
You can:
- Make structural changes
- Send code blocks to the Agent
- Reuse snippets across large components
More flexibility, less switching.
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6/ Smarter edits in long files
The Agent now supports precise search and replace.
It can target exact sections inside long files without messing up the rest.
Currently supported by Claude.
The Agent now supports precise search and replace.
It can target exact sections inside long files without messing up the rest.
Currently supported by Claude.
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7/ Multi-root workspaces
You can now open and work on multiple codebases in a single session.
No more switching between folders.
Great for:
- Monorepos
- Shared component libraries
- Microservices
You can now open and work on multiple codebases in a single session.
No more switching between folders.
Great for:
- Monorepos
- Shared component libraries
- Microservices
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8/ Better file awareness = better completions
Cursor now sees your actual folder structure.
It fixes:
- Broken import paths
- Misplaced files
- Bad completions
Turn this on in Settings → Features → “Include project structure”
Cursor now sees your actual folder structure.
It fixes:
- Broken import paths
- Misplaced files
- Bad completions
Turn this on in Settings → Features → “Include project structure”
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9/ Export and duplicate chats
You can now:
- Export chat to markdown
- Duplicate conversations to try multiple solutions
Finally, full control over your AI workflows.
You can now:
- Export chat to markdown
- Duplicate conversations to try multiple solutions
Finally, full control over your AI workflows.
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10/ Final thoughts
Cursor v0.50 is a huge leap forward.
Faster builds. Smarter agents. More context control.
If you’re serious about vibe coding, this update is a must.
Bookmark this thread and upgrade now.
Cursor v0.50 is a huge leap forward.
Faster builds. Smarter agents. More context control.
If you’re serious about vibe coding, this update is a must.
Bookmark this thread and upgrade now.