Feature Request: In-App Canary/Stable Toggle*
The Ask
Add a one-click switch in Cursor’s settings to toggle between Stable (production-ready) and Canary (cutting-edge preview) builds.
Why This Matters
No more reinstalls: Test new AI/IDE features without losing your workflow
Safer experimentation: Official builds with automatic rollback on critical errors
Better feedback: Structured bug reporting tied to specific canary versions
Proposed Implementation
| User-Facing Design | Technical Backend |
|---|---|
 New “Release Channel” dropdown in Settings > General |
Separate build pipelines for stable/canary |
 Clear warning badge when canary is active |
Version tagging (e.g., 2.15.0-canary-20250715) |
 Auto-generated release notes for canary builds |
Feature flags to disable unstable tools |
Key Benefits
For You
Try Claude 3.5/GPT-4.5 integrations weeks before stable release
Keep stable setup intact for mission-critical projects
For Cursor
Catch 80% of edge-case bugs before wide rollout (per industry data)
Measure feature adoption via canary-only telemetry
Community Impact
Critical bugs fixed 2-3x faster via targeted canary reports
Power users shape features they care about (e.g., multi-AI chat)
Vote 
if you want:
- Fewer production bugs via structured testing
- A seat at the table for future AI tools
Let’s build smarter—not harder.
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