Cursor has three update channels.

Default

The default update channel with tested releases.

  • Stable releases
  • Bug fixes from pre-release testing
  • Default for all users
  • Only option for team users

Team and Enterprise accounts use Default mode.

Early Access

Pre-release versions with new features.

Early Access builds may have bugs or stability issues.

  • Access to features in development
  • May contain bugs
  • Not available for team accounts

Nightly

Bleeding-edge builds with the latest experimental features.

Nightly builds are the least stable and may have bugs.

  • First access to experimental features
  • Updated frequently
  • May contain breaking changes
  • Not available for team accounts

Change update channel

  1. Open settings: Press Cmd+Shift+J
  2. Go to Beta: Select Beta in the sidebar
  3. Select channel: Choose Default, Early Access, or Nightly

Early access settings

Report Early Access issues on the Forum.