verview:
Inspired by Volo’s presentation on running multiple agents on unrelated tasks (see video), we can significantly boost development speed in Cursor IDE by enabling parallel workflows. As models and planning agents grow smarter, harnessing multiple concurrent agents will streamline our development processes.
Proposed Enhancement:
- Branch-Based Agent Execution:
Leverage Cursor’s existing internal branch system to run multiple agents concurrently. Each agent works within its branch until the user explicitly approves changes, at which point a merge agent integrates the modifications into the main branch. This approach allows for isolated experiments and parallel development without disrupting the primary workflow. - Unified Agent Window:
Allow users to open several agents within the same window. This design facilitates multitasking and reduces context switching, leading to faster iteration cycles.
Use Cases:
- Independent feature development:
Run separate composer agents to work on distinct UI components within a CRM application. - Parallel Code Optimization:
Fix lint errors and/or optimize/refactor files concurrently with primary code development, ensuring smoother and faster code refinement. - Automated Documentation:
Deploy a dedicated agent to update and maintain documentation automatically, ensuring that every code change is accurately recorded in the requirements document. - Large File Refactoring:
Introduce a dedicated button for files exceeding the default read window (250 rows) to activate a specialized refactoring agent, thereby handling complex files more efficiently.
Impact:
Implementing this feature will:
- Enhance productivity by enabling parallel task execution.
- Reduce development bottlenecks and allow for more agile iterations.
- Improve code quality through specialized, concurrent processing.