Automatic file saving and view scrolling occur when editing .mdc files in Cursor IDE on Windows, disrupting the editing workflow

[rbeauchamp]

Environment Details

• Cursor IDE Version: 0.46.4
• Operating System: Windows
• Issue First Observed: February 19, 2025, following upgrade to version 0.46
• Affected File Types: Exclusively .mdc files
• Scope: Occurs in all projects

Bug Description

When editing any .mdc file in Cursor IDE, the editor automatically saves the file mid-typing and scrolls the view to the top of the document. This behavior occurs during active typing sessions without any specific triggering actions or keyboard combinations. The unwanted auto-save and scrolling interrupt the editing workflow and make it difficult to maintain focus on the current editing position.

Reproduction Steps

1. Open any .mdc file in Cursor IDE v0.46.4
2. Begin typing content into the file
3. Observe that while actively typing, the editor will:
   • Automatically save the file (without explicit save command)
   • Scroll the view to the top of the document

Screen recording

IssueEditingMDCFiles.mp4

Troubleshooting Attempted

• Disabled nearly all extensions
• Restarted the IDE
• The issue persists despite these measures

Impact

This bug significantly impairs productivity when working with .mdc files, as it:

• Disrupts the editing flow by unexpectedly changing the view position
• Forces constant repositioning to the previous editing location
• Makes sustained editing of .mdc files impractical

[Pasajeromoronmoreno]

Yeah, i noticed too, it’s very annoying.

[mathdev]

Was also encountering this issue and found this post.

A workaround that works (until the team fixes the issue) is to use “Toggle Auto Save” from the command: with the auto-save is disabled, the issue doesn’t occur.

[rbeauchamp]

Sweet! Yep, that works. I appreciate the workaround!