Cursor is an AI agent that builds features and answers code questions using natural language.
Cursor AI agents are currently in limited beta and not available to all users.
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Save time by delegating issues and features to Cursor for execution. Assign a ClickUp task to Cursor and it will work in the background, freeing you to focus on more important tasks. Once the task is complete, the Cursor agent will automatically update you with a task comment.
You can track progress directly in ClickUp or the Cursor web app.
What you'll need
- You can mention Cursor agents on all plans.
- Cursor agents can only be used on ClickUp 4.0.
- Guests and limited members cannot mention Cursor agents.
- Admins and owners can set up Cursor in your Workspace and connect an agent.
- The person setting up the integration must have a Cursor account and the ability to generate an API key in the Cursor dashboard.
Connect Cursor
To set up Cursor from the App Center:
- Search for and select Cursor.
- Click Connect and follow the instructions provided by Cursor.
- Go to your Cursor settings, generate a new API key, and paste it into the field to connect.
- Any Workspace member can now interact with the Cursor agent.
If your organization has multiple repositories, make sure to select a default repository for Cursor to work from by visiting Cursor's Workspace tab in the App Center and updating the Default repository.
To ensure the Cursor agent works from the correct GitHub repository, include the repository in the task description. For example: [repo=acme/frontend]
Use Cursor in ClickUp
Cursor is designed to work seamlessly alongside human teammates.
There are three ways to use Cursor:
| Trigger | Use |
| Manually assign a task to the Cursor agent | When a task description clearly outlines the problem and proposed solution, manually assign the task to your Cursor agent. |
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@mention Cursor in task comments Cursor agents are not traditional assignees. Assigning a task to a Cursor agent triggers the agent to act on it, but a human teammate remains responsible for its completion. |
When you need to add additional context to complete the task, @mention your Cursor agent in your task comment. The agent will use the context from both your comment and the task. |
| Create an Automation that assigns tasks to Cursor or @mentions Cursor in a comment. | If you have a very clear process for tasks and want to automate part of the workflow, create an Automation to assign tasks to your Cursor agent. For example, you could set up an Automation that assigns bug tasks to your Cursor agent after the tasks have been defined and reviewed. |
If you're unsure what the Cursor agent can assist you with, add as much detail as possible to your task, then @mention the Cursor agent in a comment asking for help.