cursor

Q: How do I install cursor?

Run npx skills add https://github.com/dicklesworthstone/agent_flywheel_clawdbot_skills_and_integrations --skill cursor in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/cursor/ (personal) or .claude/skills/cursor/ (project).

by dicklesworthstone

Control Cursor AI code editor via CLI. Open files, folders, diffs, and manage extensions.

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Install

Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.

npx skills add https://github.com/dicklesworthstone/agent_flywheel_clawdbot_skills_and_integrations --skill cursor

01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
02
Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads cursor automatically when relevant.
03
Review the result
The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.

SKILL.md

The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.

Cursor Skill

Use the cursor CLI to control the Cursor AI-powered code editor (VS Code fork).

CLI Location

/usr/local/bin/cursor

Opening Files and Folders

Open current directory:

cursor .

Open specific file:

cursor /path/to/file.ts

Open file at specific line:

cursor /path/to/file.ts:42

Open file at line and column:

cursor /path/to/file.ts:42:10

Open folder:

cursor /path/to/project

Open multiple files:

cursor file1.ts file2.ts file3.ts

Window Options

Open in new window:

cursor -n /path/to/project

Open in new window (alias):

cursor --new-window /path/to/project

Reuse existing window:

cursor -r /path/to/file

Reuse existing window (alias):

cursor --reuse-window /path/to/file

Diff Mode

Compare two files:

cursor -d file1.ts file2.ts

Diff (alias):

cursor --diff file1.ts file2.ts

Wait Mode

Wait for file to close (useful in scripts):

cursor --wait /path/to/file

Short form:

cursor -w /path/to/file

Use as git editor:

git config --global core.editor "cursor --wait"

Adding to Workspace

Add folder to current workspace:

cursor --add /path/to/folder

Extensions

List installed extensions:

cursor --list-extensions

Install extension:

cursor --install-extension <extension-id>

Uninstall extension:

cursor --uninstall-extension <extension-id>

Disable all extensions:

cursor --disable-extensions

Verbose and Debugging

Show version:

cursor --version

Show help:

cursor --help

Verbose output:

cursor --verbose /path/to/file

Open developer tools:

cursor --inspect-extensions

Settings

User settings location:

~/Library/Application Support/Cursor/User/settings.json

Keybindings location:

~/Library/Application Support/Cursor/User/keybindings.json

Portable Mode / Profiles

Specify user data directory:

cursor --user-data-dir /path/to/data

Specify extensions directory:

cursor --extensions-dir /path/to/extensions

Piping Input

Read from stdin:

echo "console.log('hello')" | cursor -

Remote Development

Cursor supports remote development similar to VS Code. SSH remotes are configured in:

~/.ssh/config

Then use command palette or remote explorer in the GUI.

FAQ

What does the cursor skill do?

Control Cursor AI code editor via CLI. Open files, folders, diffs, and manage extensions.

How do I install cursor?

Run npx skills add https://github.com/dicklesworthstone/agent_flywheel_clawdbot_skills_and_integrations --skill cursor in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/cursor/ (personal) or .claude/skills/cursor/ (project).

Which AI agents can use cursor?

Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.

Is cursor safe to install?

No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.

Who maintains cursor?

It is published by dicklesworthstone in dicklesworthstone/agent_flywheel_clawdbot_skills_and_integrations. It has 84 recorded installs.