update-cursor-settings

Spec compliant

update-cursor-settings helps modify editor settings.json for themes, format on save, keybindings, and Cursor-specific options.

Modify Cursor/VSCode user settings in settings.json safely.

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by Cursor Last verified: 2026-06-22

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Send this to your agent to install the skill.

First read https://skill123.app/install/skill123.md. Then install the "update-cursor-settings" agent skill by running:
npx skills add https://github.com/cursor/skills-cursor/tree/main/update-cursor-settings
Other install methods

CLI install

npx skills add https://github.com/cursor/skills-cursor/tree/main/update-cursor-settings

Manual install

~/.cursor/skills/update-cursor-settings/
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When to use

  • → Changing editor settings
  • → Theme configuration
  • → Format on save setup

Platforms

Cursor

Resources

skill-name/
├── SKILL.md

Source

https://github.com/cursor/skills-cursor/update-cursor-settings

Related Skills

FAQ

How do I install update-cursor-settings?

Send the install prompt to your AI, or run npx skills add https://github.com/cursor/skills-cursor/tree/main/update-cursor-settings.

Which platforms support update-cursor-settings?

Cursor