`agent worker start` fails on Windows: better-sqlite3 NODE_MODULE_VERSION 127 vs 137

Where does the bug appear (feature/product)?

Cursor CLI

Describe the Bug

Cursor CLI 2026.10.01-e373342 on Windows (native PowerShell). Running agent worker start --name lukas-pc fails with “Error starting exec-daemon: The module …\cursor-agent\versions\2026.10.01-e373342\node_modules\better-sqlite3\build\Release\better_sqlite3.node was compiled against a different Node.js version using NODE_MODULE_VERSION 127. This version of Node.js requires NODE_MODULE_VERSION 137.” agent update did not help. Switching the system Node to 22 via fnm did not help either (system Node is 26.7.0), so the CLI seems to use its own bundled Node. Login works fine.

Steps to Reproduce

Run agent worker start --name lukas-pc in PowerShell on Windows.

Screenshots / Screen Recordings

Operating System

Windows 10/11

Version Information

CLI Version 2026.10.01-e373342
OS: Windows

Does this stop you from using Cursor

Sometimes - I can sometimes use Cursor

2 posts were merged into an existing topic: Windows Remote Control worker crashes — better-sqlite3 NODE_MODULE_VERSION 127 vs 137 — Cursor 3.15.6