.cursor\rules changing Preset

Describe the Bug

Every time updating .mdc files (within .cursor\rules) the preset changes back to manual.

Steps to Reproduce

Create a .mdc file and set it to “Apply Intelligently” or “Always Apply”. Put instructions regarding some component or workflow.

Then refactor the file or update it with agent (sonnet or opus).

Expected Behavior

It doesn’t happen every time, but after agent completes task, the preset changes back to “Apply Manual”.

Screenshots / Screen Recordings

Operating System

Windows 10/11

Current Cursor Version (Menu → About Cursor → Copy)

Version: 1.2.1 (user setup)
VSCode Version: 1.99.3
Commit: 031e7e0ff1e2eda9c1a0f5df67d44053b059c5d0
Date: 2025-07-03T06:16:02.610Z
Electron: 34.5.1
Chromium: 132.0.6834.210
Node.js: 20.19.0
V8: 13.2.152.41-electron.0
OS: Windows_NT x64 10.0.26100

Additional Information

seems to delete instructions at top of .mdc files when editing.

Does this stop you from using Cursor

No - Cursor works, but with this issue

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