The only option I found from searching is to disable git integration on the IDE. OK, that’s fine, I can handle git from a separate console. However, it is nice to have the integration. I just don’t want Cursor to ever, even remotely, have the ability to issue git commands. Not one. I added this…

hi @martincho there is no direct switch for Git integration as most users prefer to have it integrated and some features rely also on it. Yes you may disable it in IDE.

In my opinion, that isn’t good. This could absolutely nuke a project. I have stopped using Cursor for now. No, not due to this issue…although it did have a small element in the decision.

Thank you for your feedback. Could you share how and why it would negatively affect a project?

[image] Experience using Cursor for the first time Discussions I decided to jump into the deep end of the pool and complete two projects using Cursor with it’s default AI setup. The first project is a C++ embedded device. The second is a sophisticated Django-b…

Ok I see, its just that i almost never have to hard reset Git when using it with Cursor. (last time months ago) Though I also do not use Django so I am not aware why it would get into a state where this is required.

Well, it’s been an experience. And not for the lack of trying. And experimenting with very precise and laboriously crafted instructions and guidance. As I said in my post, not giving up, I just don’t have the time to play games right now. I need to get things done. And I don’t need AI to do tha…

Is there a way to disable git access?

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Is there a way to disable git access?

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