Describe the Bug
I like using the chat in editor mode because I can detach the chat to another monitor and leave the IDE (folders and code) free for monitoring, evaluating, and editing code.
However, when I do this, I can’t type in the chat. When I reattach the chat to the IDE and open and close the chat, typing works again.
It’s a shame this bug is occurring, because using the detached chat has the potential to be a much better experience than the current side panel.
Steps to Reproduce
- Open chat as an Editor
- Drag the Chat tab out of the IDE to create a new window
- Try typing in the chat
Expected Behavior
Be able to type and chat with the agent
Operating System
MacOS
Current Cursor Version (Menu → About Cursor → Copy)
Version: 1.2.4
VSCode Version: 1.99.3
Commit: a8e95743c5268be73767c46944a71f4465d05c90
Date: 2025-07-10T16:53:59.659Z
Electron: 34.5.1
Chromium: 132.0.6834.210
Node.js: 20.19.0
V8: 13.2.152.41-electron.0
OS: Darwin arm64 24.5.0
Does this stop you from using Cursor
No - Cursor works, but with this issue