Feature Request: Add Persistent Chat Button in Menu Bar

Feature Requests
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Feature Request: Add Persistent Chat Button in Menu Bar

Current Behavior

  • Users need to open command palette (Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + P) and type “Cursor Chat” to access the chat interface
  • This creates friction in the workflow when frequently using the chat feature

Requested Behavior

  • Add a persistent chat button in the menu bar, similar to GitHub Copilot’s implementation in VSCode
  • The button should be easily accessible next to other commonly used features like file explorer or run
  • This would provide one-click access to the chat interface

Benefits

  • Improved developer workflow by reducing steps to access chat
  • Better alignment with modern IDE UX patterns (as demonstrated by GitHub Copilot)
  • Increased visibility and accessibility of the chat feature
  • More intuitive for new users who might not know the command palette shortcut

Reference

  • GitHub Copilot’s implementation in VSCode shows this is a proven and user-friendly approach
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Hey, thanks for the feature request. You can also open a chat using Cmd/Ctrl + L.

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Please, make this a priority. Thanks