Plan Mode: Notify when the Build button is ready

Feature Requests
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Feature request for product/service

Cursor IDE

Describe the request

Feature Request

I would like to request an audio or visual notification feature that alerts users when the “Build” button appears in Plan mode.

Use Case

When using Cursor’s Plan mode, the AI generates code changes and then presents a “Build” button to apply those changes. However, it’s easy to miss this button appearing, especially when:

  • Working on other tasks while waiting for the Plan mode to complete
  • Reviewing the generated changes and forgetting to click the button
  • Context switching between multiple windows or applications

Proposed Solution

Add an optional notification when the Build button becomes available:

  1. Audio notification: A subtle sound (similar to message received notification)
  2. Visual notification: A brief flash or highlight around the Build button
  3. System notification: macOS/Windows native notification (optional)

Configuration Options

This could be implemented as:

  • A toggle in Settings: “Notify when Build button is ready” (on/off)
  • Sound selection dropdown for users who want different notification sounds
  • Notification type selection (audio/visual/system/combination)

Benefits

  • Reduces workflow interruptions and forgotten builds
  • Improves productivity when working with Plan mode
  • Makes the development experience more seamless
  • Helps users better utilize Plan mode’s capabilities

Additional Context

As a developer working on iOS projects with Plan mode frequently, I often generate changes and then realize minutes later that I forgot to click the Build button. A simple notification would significantly improve the user experience and workflow efficiency.

Thank you for considering this feature request!