Containerized YOLO Mode

Feature Requests
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Feature Request: Containerized YOLO Mode Support on macOS

Overview:
It would be great to have an option in Cursor to easily run YOLO mode inside a container (e.g., Docker) to isolate automated terminal commands from the host system, especially on macOS.

Why This Matters:

  • Security: Keeps potentially risky automated commands confined to a container, reducing the risk of unintended changes on the host.
  • Workflow Integration: Seamlessly works with existing setups like VS Code Dev Containers, enabling a more robust and isolated development environment.
  • Ease of Use: Eliminates the need for manual container configuration or third-party workarounds, simplifying the process for users.

Proposed Implementation:

  • Built-in Container Mode: Add a setting or flag to launch Cursor in a containerized environment with YOLO mode enabled.
  • Custom Configuration: Provide options for volume mounting, environment variable setup, and command whitelisting directly from the UI or configuration files.
  • Fallback & Diagnostics: Offer clear error messages and fallback instructions if container mode encounters issues.

Benefits:

  • Enhanced safety and isolation for executing terminal commands.
  • Streamlined setup process for developers already using container-based workflows.
  • Increased adoption of YOLO mode by reducing manual configuration overhead.

Thanks!

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+1

This would be amazing

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…just run a docker container and install cursor in the container… then run it…?

it honestly probably took more time to write this post than it wouldve taken to just set that up… lol

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Actually, no, you cannot install Cursor inside a Docker container on MacOS.

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This feature is available now in Beta as Background Agent.

It uses a container to run in the cloud.

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Actually, yeah you can, utilize the dev containers extension in vscode.

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I do all my cursor work in dev containers. Cursor runs on mac - using orbstack for docker instead of docker desktop - and its super smooth. Changes auto sync to local workspace, i get the power of my mac so cursor is fast - and im protected from the accidental rm -rf /

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Yes. I do this. But that is not the same as installing Cursor into a container. That is Cursor utilizing a container, which is a very very different thing.

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Any container or VM that has desktop support (Ubuntu Desktop) can run Cursor.

On macOS those are Parallels, UTM, VMware Fusion… where you install macOS into the virtual machine and then install Cursor inside that.

This would be best protection as the whole OS can be reinstalled or restored if bricked. Use Snapshots and or Checkpoints.

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Go cry about it

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LOL. I’m not upset. But I do care about correctness. It’s important in a technical community.