Stuck at 'Connect to GitHub' Despite Full Authorization – Cursor 0.50 Background Agent Setup Bug

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:lady_beetle: Bug Description:
I am unable to connect GitHub for background agents in Cursor, even though I granted full authorization. The interface says “GitHub connected,” but in Cursor, the “Connect to GitHub” button keeps spinning and does not proceed to the next step.

:counterclockwise_arrows_button: Steps to Reproduce:

  1. Open Cursor and attempt to set up a Background Agent.
  2. Click “Connect to GitHub.”
  3. Authorize Cursor with full permissions on GitHub.
  4. After being redirected back, Cursor still shows “Connect to GitHub” spinning and does not recognize the connection.

:camera: Screenshots:
Attached: Screenshot 1 shows the Cursor setup screen with the spinning connect button; Screenshot 2 shows the successful GitHub connection confirmation.

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:laptop: System Info:

  • Device: MacBook Pro M2
  • OS: macOS Sequoia 15.3.1
  • Cursor version: 0.50

:white_check_mark: Forum Check:
I have checked the forum and have not seen this issue reported by anyone else.

:prohibited: Usability Impact:
Yes, this issue blocks me from using the background agent feature entirely.

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Hey, it seems your images didn’t attach.

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Just updated the post, forgot to attach the images, thanks for the heads up.

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