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Remote control for local agents
Summary
Cursor has introduced Remote Control, allowing users to view and interact with local agents running on their computer from the Cursor iOS app; agents appear in a list and users can tap one to see its activity or send a message. The feature is enabled by default for all users except Enterprise organizations; users tap their computer in the app and approve a pairing request in the Cursor desktop app. Agents remain running on the user’s computer, which must stay on and online; the app provides a “Keep this computer awake” setting to prevent sleep, and the computer must be plugged in with the lid open. Enterprise admins can enable Remote Control in Org settings under Security and identity. Remote Control does not rely on cloud agents and is available now in the Cursor iOS app.
Approach / What changed
Remote Control is enabled by default for non-Enterprise users. Users install the Cursor iOS app, sign in, and approve a pairing request in the desktop app. Agents remain on the local computer, which must stay awake and online. Enterprise admins can enable it in Org settings under Security and identity.
Takeaways
Remote Control allows viewing and messaging local agents from the Cursor iOS app without moving them to the cloud.
The feature requires the computer to stay on and online, with a “Keep this computer awake” setting and the lid open while plugged in.
Enterprise organizations have Remote Control off by default, but admins can enable it in Org settings under Security and identity.
FAQ
Does Remote Control move agents to the cloud?
No, agents keep running on your computer; the app only connects to it remotely. Remote control does not move your agents anywhere.
What are the hardware requirements for Remote Control?
Your computer must stay on and online, plugged in with the lid open. You can enable "Keep this computer awake" in Cursor's desktop settings to prevent sleep.
How do Enterprise teams enable Remote Control?
Enterprise admins can turn it on in Org settings > Security and identity > Remote control. It is off by default for Enterprise organizations.
Source and freshness
- Source
- cursor.com
- Published
- Added to Yomu
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