Cannot add files to chat when workspace name contains special characters

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Bug Report: Cannot add files to chat when workspace name contains special characters

Environment

  • Cursor IDE version: 1.01

  • Operating System: Windows 11

  • Project type: Fortnite/UEFN Verse project

Issue Description

Unable to add files to the AI chat when the workspace name contains special characters (specifically the @ symbol).

Steps to Reproduce

  1. Open a project/workspace with a name containing @ symbol (e.g., /[email protected]/RapTycoon/...)

  2. Try to add files to the chat using the file picker or drag & drop

  3. Error occurs: “path should be a ‘path.relative()’ string, but got [absolute path]”

Expected Behavior

Files should be added to the chat regardless of workspace name characters.

Actual Behavior

Cursor fails to add files to chat and shows a path-related error message.

Error Message


path should be a 'path.relative()' string, but got '/[email protected]/RapTycoon/2_Verse/2_tycoon/Core/element_kindverse'

Additional Context

  • This occurs specifically with Epic Games/Fortnite projects where workspace names are auto-generated with email format (containing @)

  • The workspace name cannot be changed as it’s required by the Fortnite/UEFN development environment