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Describe the request
Feature Request: “Business Mode” - Simplified UI for Non-Developer Users
The Problem
Cursor is amazing for AI-assisted coding, but it’s designed primarily for developers who understand code, terminals, and file structures.
However, there’s a new type of user emerging: business-oriented people who use AI agents to BUILD applications without reading or writing code themselves. They describe WHAT they want, and the agent handles HOW.
For these users, the current Cursor UI is overwhelming and unnecessarily technical.
Proposed Solution: Business Mode
A simplified interface toggle that hides technical complexity:
| Feature | Developer Mode | Business Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Main view | Code editor | Chat with agent |
| File tree | Visible | Hidden |
| Terminal | Visible | Hidden (or simplified) |
| Running app | npm run dev |
 “Run” button |
| Errors | Stack traces | “Something went wrong, fixing…” |
| Progress | Git diff | Visual checklist / milestones |
| History | None | Conversation history with timestamps |
Why This Matters
- AI coding is democratizing software development
- Non-technical founders, product managers, and business users are building apps with AI
- They need RESULTS, not code visibility
- This could be a huge market differentiator for Cursor
Mockup Idea
┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
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Project: My App [ Run] [
Preview] │
├──────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
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Tasks: │ 
Agent Chat: │
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User login │ “Add dark mode support…” │
│ ☐ Dark mode │ │
│ ☐ Export to PDF │ [Agent working… 73%] │
│ │ │
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Progress: 80% │ 
[View instruction history] │
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Would love to hear thoughts from the community and Cursor team!