Cursor multiple simultaneous instances (window)

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Is it expected that users can run multiple simultaneous instances of Cursor, each with a different workspace open, working on different projects at the same time under the same account?

I ask because I attempted it, and while it seems like expected functionality, I want to ensure that my projects won’t disappear without warning.

Please provide only factual information, no speculation. Thanks.

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I’ve definitely run three at a time and often run 2. just make sure they are working in different directories to avoid overwriting or file conflicts/loss. And do everything in Ask mode so it’s not running wild on Project A in the background while you’re working on Project B and C. (been there, not pretty lol)

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Absolutely. And thank you for this clear, constructive genuine response. I shall update here either way if it goes fine or wrong.

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Here is a repo I created that allows you to open up as many cursor windows as youd like in the same codebase:

pls star <3

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brooo i wish you ran mac, i saw you drop this on reddit and cant find anyone doing anything like it!

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Run cursor --help and I think you should be able to see this command

  --profile <profileName>                    Opens the provided folder or
                                             workspace with the given profile
                                             and associates the profile with
                                             the workspace. If the profile
                                             does not exist, a new empty one
                                             is created.
  -h --help                                  Print usage.```

and see of you can launch a new profile that way. 

Hope that helps :)