# Unable to edit files in the virtual workspaces

**URL:** <https://forum.cursor.com/t/unable-to-edit-files-in-the-virtual-workspaces/151036>\
**Category:** Bug Reports\
**Tags:** installation\
**Created:** [February 6, 2026, 9:44am UTC](https://forum.cursor.com/t/unable-to-edit-files-in-the-virtual-workspaces/151036 "2026-02-06T09:44:38Z")\
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**Author:** ![deanrie](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/cursor1/user_avatar/forum.cursor.com/deanrie/32/1263_2.png) [@deanrie](https://forum.cursor.com/u/deanrie)\
**Post date:** [February 6, 2026, 12:18pm UTC](https://forum.cursor.com/t/unable-to-edit-files-in-the-virtual-workspaces/151036/5 "2026-02-06T12:18:44Z")

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Hey, this is a known issue with virtual filesystem support in Cursor.

Here’s a similar thread: [Cursor Lacks Access to Virtual Filesystem](https://forum.cursor.com/t/cursor-lacks-access-to-virtual-filesystem/148127). With the current architecture, this is a technically hard fix. The team is aware, but there’s no timeline yet.

To better understand your case:

- Which virtual filesystem provider are you using? (Remote SSH extension, Dev Containers, or something else?)
- Can you share the Request ID when you try to edit? (Chat menu top right \> Copy Request ID)

Workaround: For now, please stay on 2.3.21. It’s the only working option for virtual workspaces.

I’ll let the team know this is critical for you. Your report helps us prioritize.

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