How do I disable telemetry in Cursor?
Steps to disable telemetry in Cursor
Open Cursor and access the settings via the gear icon or keyboard shortcut (Cmd+, on Mac, Ctrl+, on Windows/Linux). In the search bar, type 'telemetry' to filter the settings. You'll see options like 'Telemetry: Enable Crash Reporting' and 'Telemetry: Enable Telemetry'. Toggle these off to disable telemetry.
For a more permanent solution, you can edit the settings.json file directly. Open the Command Palette (Cmd+Shift+P or Ctrl+Shift+P) and type 'Preferences: Open Settings (JSON)'. Add or modify the line "telemetry.telemetryLevel": "off". This ensures telemetry is disabled across all workspaces.
- Open Settings with Cmd+, (Mac) or Ctrl+, (Windows/Linux).
- Search for 'telemetry' and toggle off all telemetry-related options.
- Alternatively, edit settings.json and set "telemetry.telemetryLevel": "off".
- Restart Cursor to apply changes.
What telemetry does Cursor collect?
Cursor collects usage data such as feature usage, performance metrics, and crash reports to improve the product. This may include anonymized information about your editing patterns, error logs, and system specifications. Disabling telemetry stops this data from being sent to Cursor's servers.
Note that some telemetry may be required for core functionality, such as update checks. However, you can typically disable most optional telemetry without affecting the editor's performance.
Common mistakes
- Assuming telemetry is fully disabled after toggling one setting; multiple telemetry options may need to be turned off.
- Believing that disabling telemetry also disables all network requests; Cursor may still check for updates or sync settings.
- Thinking telemetry settings are synced across devices; you may need to disable telemetry on each machine individually.
