Describe the Bug Auto-Mode Model disappear on my Cursor, even if I have cleaned all API keys. Steps to Reproduce Try to select auto-mode model when using agent. Screenshots / Screen Recordings [20250718110513.jpg] Operating System MacOS Current Cursor Version (Menu → About Cursor → Copy) Versio…

I suspect that this error occurred due to a previously used API key, and somehow, even though the API keys are inactive, Cursor seems to recognize them as active. You can try reinstalling Cursor to see if that fixes the issue. You need to delete one folder. You can also just rename it. A new one wil…

[20250718110449] I have already cleaned my API keys, but it is still not available.

@Mo_LIU could you please restart Cursor to ensure it takes the new settings

I have tried restarted Cursor several times.And even reinstall Cursor. It stills doesn’t work. Also, it is weird that when I restart Cursor, API keys which I have cleaned comes back. And I don’t know how to save the setting… [image]

I don’t see the “Auto” option as well. I think I actually never have. All API keys are removed and sections disabled. How it looks on my side: [2025-07-21_09-03] I believe it should be similar toggle option like “MAX Mode”. Found this in docs: [2025-07-21_08-58] Just updated: Version: 1.2.4 …

I’m seeing this as well. API Keys completely empty, Auto mode still not available. I imagine there’s config cached somewhere we could delete that would fix this?

This totally worked. Steps to fix for anyone else who runs into this problem: Rename that folder to whatever (Cursor_backup_[date]) Quit and restart cursor You’ve lost your settings but regained your ability to use Auto mode

So the only option is to delete all your Cursor (and its extensions) settings and other state? Is this the official “solution”? :face_with_raised_eyebrow:

hi @Kirai could you try if creating a new project shows Auto for you? If that works, then you would not need to clear all settings. Renaming the project folder ask mentioned by previous post could solve that on your project. Note that renaming project clears Chat history, but you can export chats o…

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deanrie (Dean Rie) July 18, 2025, 12:52pm 2

Hey, do you have an API key enabled? Usually, this option disappears when the API key is enabled.

Auto mode has become exceptionally effective!

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