Feature request for product/service
Cursor CLI
Describe the request
I wanted to share some feedback about error message display in the CLI that I think would improve the UX.
Current Behavior: When an error occurs in the CLI, it flashes in red for a brief moment and then disappears. While
the red flash is attention-grabbing, it’s often not visible long enough to actually read the full error message.
The Problem: I find myself having to recreate the same error multiple times just to piece together what the message
says. For example, when I hit a model block error (“Error: Model Blocked - This model has been blocked by your team
admin setting”), I only catch part of it on the first occurrence and have to trigger it again to read the rest.
Suggested Improvements: Would it be possible to make error messages either:
- Persist longer - Give us at least 5-10 seconds to read the full message, or
- Require acknowledgment - Keep the error visible until the user presses a key or clicks to dismiss it
This would save a lot of frustration and make debugging much smoother, especially for longer error messages.
Thanks for all your work on Cursor - it’s an amazing tool! Just wanted to share this friction point that I think
would be a quick win for improving the developer experience.
Operating System (if it applies)
Linux