"Use multiple models" option missing in Cursor IDE despite valid Git repo

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Where does the bug appear (feature/product)?

Cursor IDE

Describe the Bug

The “Use multiple models” option is missing in Cursor IDE, even when working inside a properly initialized .git repository containing a single project. The option does not appear anywhere in settings or model configuration, despite documentation indicating it should be available.

Steps to Reproduce

  1. Initialize a Git repository (git init) in a clean project directory
  2. Open the project in Cursor IDE
  3. Ensure the workspace contains only a single Git repo (no nested repos)
  4. Open AI settings / model selection (Agent or Chat settings)
  5. Look for the “Use multiple models” toggle or configuration option

Expected Behavior

The “Use multiple models” option should be visible and configurable when inside a valid Git repository workspace, allowing selection or orchestration of multiple models.

Operating System

MacOS

Version Information

Version: 3.1.17
VSCode Version: 1.105.1
Commit: fce1e9ab7844f9ea35793da01e634aa7e50bce90
Date: 2026-04-19T19:33:58.189Z
Layout: editor
Build Type: Stable
Release Track: Default
Electron: 39.8.1
Chromium: 142.0.7444.265
Node.js: 22.22.1
V8: 14.2.231.22-electron.0
OS: Darwin arm64 24.6.0

Does this stop you from using Cursor

No - Cursor works, but with this issue

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Hey, this isn’t a bug. “Use multiple models” is a Cloud/Background Agents feature for parallel best-of-N runs, and it’s not shown in local Agent/Chat by design.

In local chat, the closest equivalent is the slash command /best-of-n<model1,model2,...> <task> using git worktrees, you need a git repo. Example: Cursor 3: Worktrees & Best-of-N

You’re on the free plan, and Cloud Agents aren’t included, so that feature won’t work. You’ll need a Pro plan. Docs: Cloud Agents | Cursor Docs