Cursor CLI (Jan 16, 2026): CLI Agent Modes and Cloud Handoff

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New in Cursor CLI! · Full changelog

Hey everyone!

The latest CLI release brings agent modes and cloud handoff to the terminal!

Agent modes come to the CLI:

  • Plan mode (/plan or --mode=plan): Design your approach before coding. Cursor asks clarifying questions to refine your plan.
  • Ask mode (/ask or --mode=ask): Explore code without making changes, just like in the editor.

Cloud handoff:

Push your local conversation to a Cloud Agent and let it keep running while you’re away. Prepend & to any message to send it to the cloud, then pick it back up on web or mobile at cursor.com/agents.

Other highlights:

  • Word-level inline diffs for precise change highlighting
  • One-click MCP authentication with automatic callback handling
  • New hooks for session start/end, prompt, and stop events
  • /usage to see your Cursor streaks and stats
  • WebFetch and WebSearch tools with granular approval controls
  • Better multi-line input support across more terminals (/setup-terminal to configure)
  • Improved markdown rendering with proper links, tables, and rules

Check out the full changelog for all the details!

We’d love your feedback—join the discussion thread!

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Cursor CLI (Jan 16, 2026)