Introducing Debug Mode: Agents with runtime logs

kept by eddie dec 11, 25

Cursor introduces Debug Mode, an agent loop that generates hypotheses, instruments code with runtime logs, and requests human verification to reliably fix bugs that stump standard AI models.

First make it fast, then make it smart
Faster AI coding models, even if less intelligent, are more productive for quick mechanical code edits than slower, smarter models, especially for users with short attention spans.
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Cursor agent best practices
Cursor's official guide details best practices for coding agents, emphasizing planning, context management, rules, and iterative review to maximize productivity.
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