Enhancement Request: Improve Chat Search and Context Retention in Cursor

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Enhancement Request: Improve Chat Search and Context Retention in Cursor

Current Issues

  1. Chat Search Functionality

    • Unable to search specific content in long conversations
    • Search function not working properly in chat history
    • Difficult to find previous information without scrolling

  2. Chat History Management

    • Context lost on connection breaks
    • Need to repeat explanations frequently
    • Limited access to previous conversations

  3. User Experience Analysis
    Based on 24 days of usage:

    • 30% effective AI communication
    • 30% repetitive explanations
    • 40% actual work progress

Proposed Solutions

  1. Enhanced Search Features

    • Implement accurate keyword search
    • Add search result highlighting
    • Enable quick navigation between search results

  2. Chat Context Management

    • Add conversation history storage
    • Implement context restoration on session restart
    • Provide better chat history management tools

Expected Benefits

  1. Improved Productivity

    • Reduced time spent on repetitive explanations
    • Faster access to previous information
    • Better workflow continuity

  2. Enhanced User Experience

    • Less frustration with search functionality
    • Improved work efficiency
    • Better AI interaction quality

Technical Environment

  • Cursor Version: [Your Version]
  • Platform: [Your OS]
  • Usage Frequency: Daily use
  • Primary Use Case: Development work with AI assistance

Additional Notes

This enhancement would significantly improve the user experience and productivity for developers who rely on long-term chat interactions with the AI assistant.

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Iā€™d like to add that I had an incredible first 24 hour experience with Cursor and discussed so much with my assistant. Had some difficulty with nested Github directories and folder renaming. Advised to relaunch, and entire chat history was wiped clean. Bummed. Wish I could get it back. We covered so much ground.

Version: 0.43.6
VSCode Version: 1.93.1
Commit: a846435528b4b760494a836f96f0739889253530
Date: 2024-12-06T05:11:55.168Z
Electron: 30.5.1
Chromium: 124.0.6367.243
Node.js: 20.16.0
V8: 12.4.254.20-electron.0
OS: Darwin x64 22.1.0
2018 Macbook Air OS 13.0
Daily Use
Crypto Protocol Development with AI Assistance