I don’t want to use subagents anymore how do I deactivate the subagents or roll down the version where there’s none? so it doesn’t go haywire or consume all my credits @deanrie @Ben_Li

Try adding a rule: “Avoid using subagents.“ Rules | Cursor Docs

@Lex_Fefegha how were you able to roll back to previous version where there was no costs whatsoever… [image] I need to talk to human agent ASAP! on some meeting or chat Help Just rolled back to a older version. Thanks for that. this is the version I’m usi…

[image] GitHub - oslook/cursor-ai-downloads: All Cursor AI's official download links for both... All Cursor AI's official download links for both the latest and older versions, making it easy for you to update, downgrade, and choose any version. 🚀 prob…

Thanks Lex by rolling down you mean uninstalling the current version and then installing any kind of 2.3 version of any specific 2.3.x version here? and will it cause any problems like not working or not able to pick up the requests? [image]

[image] mike: so it doesn’t go haywire or consume all my credits In your case, how do subagents spend credits instead of saving them? :eyes:

Its not just me bro its many many other people and those who are trying to tell others they are unlisting their posts, or silencing them with wrong accusations: [image]

As I’ve outlined in another thread, just add a new user rule in settings that the agent shouldn’t use subagents: Hate this new auto sub-agents feature - #9 by 99power

Yeah, I was OOO today but did try with 2 requests and so far no issues. I am not sure what the long term issues will be but for now - I am not maxxing out my tokens so fast without Cursor giving us clarity on their new system.

@mike6 no one is being silenced for expressing frustration about subagents or usage concerns. That topic is completely valid, and this very thread is proof – it’s been up since you posted it and has received multiple helpful responses. Threads get unlisted on this forum for two reasons: Billing…

Hey, right now there isn’t a separate toggle in Settings to fully disable the built-in subagents. But there’s a working workaround. Add a User Rule: Cursor Settings > General > Rules for AI - add: Never use subagents. Do not launch any sub-agents for any task. This is what @jes and @99power sugge…

I don't want to use subagents anymore

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Lex_Fefegha (Lex Fefegha) April 8, 2026, 1:00pm 6

probably rollback to a 2.3 version or so & turn off auto update in vs code settings when you do

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