# Auto mode has degraded **URL:** \ **Category:** Feedback\ **Tags:** auto-mode, plan-mode\ **Created:** [March 17, 2026, 9:01pm UTC](https://forum.cursor.com/t/auto-mode-has-degraded/155093 "2026-03-17T21:01:21Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Diana\_Alexander](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/bc8723/32.png) [@Diana\_Alexander](https://forum.cursor.com/u/Diana_Alexander)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2026, 9:01pm UTC](https://forum.cursor.com/t/auto-mode-has-degraded/155093/1 "2026-03-17T21:01:21Z")
### Where does the bug appear (feature/product)? Cursor IDE ### Describe the Bug I don’t have enough strength anymore, I won’t describe the exact ways to reproduce the problems, I’ll just describe the general sets of frustrations and I’ve already spent a lot of nerves in the last 2 days. I have always used auto mode, if I wanted to use only the claude model, I would use the claude code (perhaps now I do), the concept of auto mode seemed to me successful, I did not have to think which model would better cope with a particular task, but now it has become simply unbearable to use. 1. Eternal edit attempted He’s stupid, if I use the planning mode, he creates a plan, but after that he can’t edit it at my request, an edit attempt occurs. 2. He stops. Previously, I could create a plan for a pool of tasks, fixes, and launching the plan into implementation, he completed it completely, but now he completes 1 point and stops. 3. He started ignoring my rules and requirements, even if I write them directly in the dialog, it is appropriate along with the task. In general, his trust has disappeared, and I can no longer do my job in peace. I tried to clean the cache, downgrade the version, I thought that maybe I had some problems locally, but after a lot of actions it did not lead to a result. ### Steps to Reproduce * * * ### Expected Behavior * * * ### Operating System Windows 10/11 ### Version Information * * * ### For AI issues: which model did you use? * * * ### For AI issues: add Request ID with privacy disabled * * * ### Additional Information * * * ### Does this stop you from using Cursor Yes - Cursor is unusable ---
**Author:** ![Ankit\_Vyas](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3da27b/32.png) [@Ankit\_Vyas](https://forum.cursor.com/u/Ankit_Vyas)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2026, 12:12am UTC](https://forum.cursor.com/t/auto-mode-has-degraded/155093/4 "2026-03-18T00:12:00Z")
Yes the auto mode is almost useless for me now. Hopefully patch will be released soon! ---
**Author:** ![deanrie](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/cursor1/user_avatar/forum.cursor.com/deanrie/32/1263_2.png) [@deanrie](https://forum.cursor.com/u/deanrie)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2026, 4:18am UTC](https://forum.cursor.com/t/auto-mode-has-degraded/155093/5 "2026-03-18T04:18:56Z")
Hey, we’re aware of these issues. All three things you’re describing are being tracked: edit attempted errors in plan mode, the agent stopping early, and rules being ignored. A couple of things that might help in the meantime: - Instead of Auto, try selecting a specific model, like Claude Sonnet or GPT-5. Auto routing can sometimes make suboptimal choices for complex multi-step plans. - For the rules issue, double-check that your rules have `alwaysApply: true` if you need them in every conversation. If you want us to investigate a specific case more closely, grab a Request ID. Click the three dots at the top of a chat, then Copy Request ID, and share it here. That would help the team pinpoint what’s going wrong on our end. Let me know how it goes. ---
**Author:** ![Diana\_Alexander](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/bc8723/32.png) [@Diana\_Alexander](https://forum.cursor.com/u/Diana_Alexander)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2026, 8:58pm UTC](https://forum.cursor.com/t/auto-mode-has-degraded/155093/6 "2026-03-18T20:58:34Z")
> [@deanrie](#): > > alwaysApply: true No, unfortunately your recommendations didn’t help. As for “alwaysApply: true”, it is always set. It feels like the agent has been replaced. It’s like I have to look for approaches and formulations for setting tasks all over again, and even if I try to work on the script, making it as clear as possible, there is still a percentage where the agent does something different. For example, previously, I often set the task of reviewing the code for some problem with suggestions for correction and asked to provide information in the plan, and it worked. Today, when I ask for the same thing, the agent creates a plan for me, in which he sets tasks for review, that is, sets a task for investigating the issue, an additional link has appeared, and no matter how hard I try to be even more specific, I can no longer control it Previously “do a review and suggest changes, put them in a plan” → a plan with a review and ways to fix→ execution Now “make a review and suggest changes, put them in the plan” → “plan for review” → “execution of review” → and then the plan for correction → correction and all this even with planning mode enabled. and just like that, he’s picking up on the little things. GPT did not change the situation much. ---
**Author:** ![linobrocken](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/ed8c4c/32.png) [@linobrocken](https://forum.cursor.com/u/linobrocken)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2026, 10:41am UTC](https://forum.cursor.com/t/auto-mode-has-degraded/155093/7 "2026-03-19T10:41:16Z")
+1 auto mode has become useless ---
**Author:** ![deanrie](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/cursor1/user_avatar/forum.cursor.com/deanrie/32/1263_2.png) [@deanrie](https://forum.cursor.com/u/deanrie)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2026, 9:00am UTC](https://forum.cursor.com/t/auto-mode-has-degraded/155093/11 "2026-03-23T09:00:39Z")
Hey, I see the model selection tip didn’t help, that’s a bummer. What you described in your last message, the agent breaking a simple task into extra intermediate steps instead of doing it directly, is a useful detail. If you can catch it happening again and send the Request ID, it’ll really help us figure out what’s going on server-side. Click the three dots in the top right of the chat, then Copy Request ID. The team is aware of all three issues: edit attempted, early stopping, and ignoring rules. Your report helps us prioritize it, but I can’t promise a specific fix timeline yet. As a temporary workaround for complex tasks, try splitting the plan into smaller chunks manually and running them one by one instead of as a batch. It’s not ideal, but it can reduce cases where the agent gets lost. Let me know if you manage to share the Request ID. ---
**Author:** ![Ranni](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/839c29/32.png) [@Ranni](https://forum.cursor.com/u/Ranni)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2026, 6:04am UTC](https://forum.cursor.com/t/auto-mode-has-degraded/155093/12 "2026-03-25T06:04:12Z")
+1 the Cursor auto has become unusable. Going to try claude code, while the issue is not fixed ---
**Author:** ![system](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/cursor1/user_avatar/forum.cursor.com/system/32/99069_2.png) [@system](https://forum.cursor.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2026, 6:04am UTC](https://forum.cursor.com/t/auto-mode-has-degraded/155093/13 "2026-04-16T06:04:41Z")
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