Interpreter Mode — how does it work?

I currently use “Normal Chat” mode on Cursor, but after watching some YouTube videos, it seems “Interpreter Mode” might be more suitable for certain tasks. I have a few questions about its capabilities:

  1. Does it have unrestricted access throughout your entire project, as defined in your .cursorignore file?
  2. Can it autonomously create new files?
  3. Does it require confirmation for each action, or does it proceed to create new files on its own?
  4. Will it automatically populate a new file with code?
  5. What are the typical use cases for choosing “Interpreter Mode” over “Normal Chat”?

On a side note, I want to mention that Cursor has been a game-changer for me. As an indie developer, what used to take me hours now feels like I’m operating at a mid-level developer’s pace. It’s truly transformative for managing my side projects.

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