Why do I only have so few models to choose from models list?

Hey, this isn’t a bug. It’s due to regional restrictions.

Anthropic Claude, OpenAI GPT, and Google Gemini block API access from certain regions, so those models won’t show up in your Cursor settings. This is a limit set by the model providers, not by Cursor.

What you can do:

  • Use Auto mode. It picks the best available model for your region.
  • Use the models that are available. Composer, Grok, Kimi, and others should work fine.
  • Add your own API key. Go to Cursor Settings > Models > API Keys and add a provider key. Note: the provider may still block access based on your region.

More info: Regions and model availability | Cursor Docs

Related thread: My model disappear