Agent unable to generate code

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Hey, thanks for the report. This issue is affecting a few users. Let’s check a couple things:

  1. Settings > search for “HTTP/2” > enable “Disable HTTP/2”, then restart Cursor
  2. Run this in a terminal: cursor --disable-extensions. A new window will open, test the Agent there. If it helps, disable extensions one by one. More details: SLOW or NO response from the agent
  3. Settings > Network > Run Diagnostics, then send a screenshot of the results
  4. Create a new chat and repeat the request
  5. If you’re using MCP servers, a VPN/proxy, or Zscaler/CrowdStrike, turn them off and test again

About “Downloading updates”, that’s a separate UI issue. Just restart Cursor to reset the UI state.

If the issue still happens, please send:

  • 2 to 3 new Request IDs right after the error
  • Which Agent tool is failing, and the exact repro steps
  • Pick a specific model instead of Auto, and tell us which models reproduce it
  • Output from Help > Toggle Developer Tools > Console (red errors)
  • Your list of installed extensions

Let me know if disabling HTTP/2 or running without extensions helped.