I wanted to check if it’s possible to enable multi-tasking capabilities within the editor layout, similar to how it currently works in Agent Layout with sub-agents and parallel execution.
In Agent mode, the ability to handle tasks in parallel or delegate to sub-agents significantly improves productivity and workflow efficiency. Bringing a similar experience into the editor layout would be a major boost for developers, especially when working on complex features that involve multiple contexts or steps simultaneously.
Having this available directly in the editor would give a lot more flexibility and “wings” to the developer persona—reducing context switching and making iterative development much faster.
If this feature already exists in the editor and I’m unaware of it, I’d really appreciate guidance on how to use it. Otherwise, it would be great to consider this as a potential enhancement.
Hey, thanks for the feature request, but good news: all of this is already available, just in a slightly different form.
Parallel agent runs multitask plus worktrees live in the Agents Window. You can open it via Cmd+Shift+P or Ctrl+Shift+P then Open Agents Window. To go back to the classic editor, use the same palette and pick Open Editor Window. You can keep both open at the same time so you don’t lose your editor flow. More details: Agents Window | Cursor Docs and Worktrees | Cursor Docs
Sub-agents task delegation work in the agent in any layout, including the editor. These are specialized assistants that the main agent can hand off subtasks to via the Task tool, each with its own context. You can define your own in .cursor/agents/*.md or inline via the SDK. Guide: Subagents | Cursor Docs
If you want max throughput for parallel tasks, Agents Window is built for that. If you’d rather stay in the editor with your usual VS Code extensions, sub-agents cover delegation inside a single session.
Let me know if anything specific feels awkward in the editor flow, it helps us prioritize improvements.