Add an ‘Explain Changes’ button to summarize code diffs (git diff) in natural language

Ideas Feature Requests
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Feature request for product/service

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Describe the request

Problem

When an AI modifies a file in a different IDE, I must read the raw diff to understand what changed and why. This is time-consuming and error-prone—especially for large patches.

Solution

Add an “Explain changes” button anywhere a diff/revision is available (editor tab, SCM panel, PR view).
On click, Cursor should:

  • Detect the delta (git diff or in-memory changes).
  • Generate a natural-language summary of what changed, why it likely changed, and the impact.
  • Provide structured bullets (added/removed functions, SQL, env vars, signatures, risks, performance notes).
  • Offer inline callouts in the editor that link to exact lines.
  • Export options: copy to clipboard, PR description, or CHANGELOG.md.

Use Case

  • I receive code modified by another AI in another IDE and want a quick explanation without reading the whole diff.
  • Before committing, I want a human-readable summary for the PR.
  • Code reviews: reviewers get a semantic explanation, not only textual diffs.

Priority

  • :red_circle: High - Blocking issue
  • :yellow_circle: Medium - Important improvement
  • :green_circle: Low - Nice to have

Additional Info

Screenshot attached shows scenario: multiple files changed by an AI tool; manual reading is slow.
Nice-to-have: “Explain commit abc123” and “Compare branches → Explain changes” Or “Explain unstaged Git diff”

Screenshot / Screen Recording

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Operating System (if it applies)

Windows 10/11
MacOS
Linux

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did you just copy your feature request from Qoder forum w/out even changing a single mention of it to Cursor, nor even mention that it’s a request for Qoder you want for Cursor as well?..

are you even real?..

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And whats the problem? xD I’m the one asking it on Qoder and Windsurf too…bc i use a lot of IDEs

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How do you even know that? :thinking: My feature request in the Qoder forum was never approved — in fact, my account there is suspended and the forum itself is hacked. So, are you an admin of Qoder? Or maybe you work for Qoder? oR are you a spy? xD

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Bro… no wonder you need AI to program for you.

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We all make mistakes, that’s part of programming and learning. And if you think using AI to code is so wrong, then why are you even here in this forum that’s literally about AI-assisted development? :wink:

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Are you just rage baiting? The point was you couldn’t figure out how he knew you also posted the request on the Qoder forum.

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Look, anyone can make a mistake. Yes, I didn’t read it carefully before pasting it here in Cursor, but I’ve already fixed it. During the day I handle a huge amount of information — I generate it, I read it — and sometimes I forget the little details, but I know exactly what I mean and what I want to share.

Everybody makes mistakes. Acting as if you’re perfect doesn’t make sense. If we analyzed your work day by day, I’m sure we’d also find plenty of slip-ups, some just as small or even worse. So instead of pointing fingers, maybe remember that this can happen to anyone

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Nope. I’ve never made a mistake.

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