Cursor Agent Not Working

How to fix it

Try these in order — the most common fix is first.

1. 1. Retry with another model

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   1. Wait a few minutes then retry
   2. Switch from the current model to Auto or an older model
   Did this fix it? Yes No

2. 2. Update Cursor

   1. Cursor > Check for Updates (macOS) or Help > Check for Updates
   Did this fix it? Yes No

3. 3. Disable HTTP/2

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   1. Open Settings (Cmd/Ctrl+,) and search HTTP/2
   2. Enable Disable HTTP/2 and fully restart Cursor
   Did this fix it? Yes No

4. 4. Check usage and extensions

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   1. Open Plan & Usage to confirm you are not out of usage
   2. Run cursor --disable-extensions from a terminal to rule out extensions
   Did this fix it? Yes No

5. 5. Report with a Request ID

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   1. Chat top-right menu > Copy Request ID
   2. Include Help > About version on forum.cursor.com
   Did this fix it? Yes No

Symptoms

Agent shows an error, 'Planning next moves' forever, no response, or fails most requests.

Why it happens

• Peak-hour load on a specific model
• Extension host timeout
• Network, VPN or proxy blocking HTTP/2 streaming
• Usage limit reached
• Outdated Cursor version

This guide also covers

• cursor agent not working
• cursor agent stuck planning next moves
• cursor agent failed
• cursor agent execution timed out

Other Cursor errors

• Cursor Usage Limit Reached
• Cursor Rate Limit Exceeded
• Cursor High Load Error (ERROR_RESOURCE_EXHAUSTED)
• Cursor Keeps Reconnecting or Connection Failed
• Cursor Extensions Not Working or Not Found
• Cursor Slow, High CPU or Memory Usage
• Cursor MCP Not Working: Server Connected but No Tools
• Can't Use Cursor Auto After Included Usage Is Gone