Why is cursor recently consuming an absurd amount of tokens recently? Each API request in my usage dashboard is 500k-1m tokens, 90% of which is cache write/read. I work with large open source projects but in every request I sent I make sure to attach the relevant files, both the context files and th…

Do you have any MCP servers enabled?

Hey, good request. No, Cursor doesn’t send your whole project. But in Agent mode, every tool call and every follow-up message is a separate API call, and each one has to include the full chat context history, the system prompt, tool call results, and so on. When you’re working with a big open source…

I’m observing similar thing. Previously, a monthly subscription was easily enough for me. Last time, the monthly quota ran out in about 2.5 weeks; now 40% of the tokens are gone in just two and a half days. Auto mode. My usage pattern is roughly the same. I thought the issue might be with MCP and t…

I am reporting a significant billing anomaly and a technical failure regarding the “Prompt Caching” mechanism in my account today. After analyzing my usage data (CSV attached), I found a clear reason for the sudden cost spike I’m experiencing. While my workflow remains identical to previous days, t…

i have experiencing the same thing. After running out in last month around mid of billing period, I started to collect all usage to try to figure out what I’m doing and the impact in costs. Today I have experienced a 4 times cost increase just because the cache is not working I think or not using it…

Started seeing a very similar issue today. Through 2026-04-17, rows still carried large Cache Read volumes (mean 62,086,443.73 tokens summed per calendar day, averaged across 22 day(s)). Cache-read flatlined at 0 today — i.e. no cache-read billing. Mean daily recorded spend shifted from about $10…

Having similar issue. Last month I had to actually try to max out my Composer 2 usage. This month 2 days after reset I am at 15% already while working A LOT less. Something either nerfed or broken. Composer 2 melting at the same rate API usage does

I don’t even use MCP, just the regular agent. Usually Claude for planning and Composer 2 for executing. I am on Ultra. and I keep close track of the percentage usage on the dashboard. and I noticed how quick it is increasing. I mean, my plan renewed, and I hit 4% usage after 3 prompts that did no…

I’ve already moved to claude code and my token usage has gone down dramatically while performance stayed pretty much the same

Cursor high token usage

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