Cannot copy terminal content when it is launched by Cursor

Where does the bug appear (feature/product)?

Cursor IDE

Describe the Bug

Using Python and having last version of Pshell/Python installed;
Whenever the terminal is opened by the cursor toolcalls; I cannot copy from it AT ALL; it just does not work; but if I open a terminal session by myself I can copy
Refer to screenshot; the terminal labeled “Cursor” is the one I can’t copy from; the one I opened myself called “python” I can copy from it perfectly fine

Steps to Reproduce

Using Python or any other env
Try opening any terminal opened by cursor toolcalls
Try copying and pasting into the chat

Expected Behavior

I am meant to be able to select and copy freely

Screenshots / Screen Recordings

Operating System

Windows 10/11

Current Cursor Version (Menu → About Cursor → Copy)

Version: 2.0.69 (user setup)
VSCode Version: 1.99.3
Commit: 63fcac100bd5d5749f2a98aa47d65f6eca61db30
Date: 2025-11-07T18:21:29.650Z
Electron: 37.7.0
Chromium: 138.0.7204.251
Node.js: 22.20.0
V8: 13.8.258.32-electron.0
OS: Windows_NT x64 10.0.26100

Does this stop you from using Cursor

No - Cursor works, but with this issue

Hey, thanks for the report. This looks related to a recent copy/paste issue that was already fixed for the Output tab, but it might still be affecting terminals launched by Agent.

To help investigate, could you please share:

  • How exactly are you trying to copy? (Ctrl+C after selecting, right-click, etc.)
  • What happens when you try to copy? (Nothing, or do you see an error?)
  • Console errors: Help → Toggle Developer Tools → Console tab, then try to copy and share any errors that appear there
  • Have you tried updating to the latest version? You’re on 2.0.69, and the current version is 2.1.20+ (Help → Check for Updates)

If this is still happening in the latest version specifically in Agent terminals, I’ll escalate it to engineering.

Let me know what you find.

Hello again,

Yes in the “Cursor” pshell sessions; I select+ctrl+c does not do anything; it skips a row which would be normal if I have not selected.

Also; I noticed that selecting+right click actually copies; so I guess I found a solution for myself but still for someone that didn’t think of it; it’s more natural to just select+ctrl+c

Tried console tab I didn’t get any error specific to this issue; and yes I am on the last version now

Version: 2.1.44 (user setup)
VSCode Version: 1.105.1
Commit: f6a8593b2b7c61c2063c79d5a8fcd248c9db4580
Date: 2025-12-01T22:52:09.315Z
Electron: 37.7.0
Chromium: 138.0.7204.251
Node.js: 22.20.0
V8: 13.8.258.32-electron.0
OS: Windows_NT x64 10.0.26100

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Same/similar issue here.
Ctrl-C is treated as interrupt (^C) in terminals. I can work around this by mapping keys in keyboard shortcuts. BUT this gets reset each time i upgrade cursor. Super annoying!

Version: 2.2.14 (system setup)
VSCode Version: 1.105.1
Commit: 1685afce45886aa5579025ac7e077fc3d4369c50
Date: 2025-12-11T01:12:35.790Z
Electron: 37.7.0
Chromium: 138.0.7204.251
Node.js: 22.20.0
V8: 13.8.258.32-electron.0
OS: Windows_NT x64 10.0.26220

Ctrl+Insert to copy
LMB to paste

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