update-cursor-settings

# Updating Cursor Settings This skill guides you through modifying Cursor/VSCode user settings. Use this when the user wants to change editor settings, preferences, configuration, themes, keybindings, or any `settings.json` values. ## CRITICAL: Check Existing First **Before modifying ANY settings, verify:** 1. **Read current settings:** ```bash cat ~/.config/Cursor/User/settings.json 2>/dev/null | head -50 # Linux cat ~/Library/Application\ Support/Cursor/User/settings.json 2>/dev/null | head -50 # macOS ``` 2. **Check for workspace settings:** ```bash cat .vscode/settings.json 2>/dev/null ``` 3. **Understand current state:** - What's the current value of the setting? - Are there conflicting workspace settings? **Why:** Preserve existing settings. Only modify what's requested. ## Settings File Location | OS | Path | |----|------| | macOS | ~/Library/Application Support/Cursor/User/settings.json | | Linux | ~/.config/Cursor/User/settings.json | | Windows | %APPDATA%\Cursor\User\settings.json | ## Before Modifying Settings 1. **Read the existing settings file** to understand current configuration 2. **Preserve existing settings** - only add/modify what the user requested 3. **Validate JSON syntax** before writing to avoid breaking the editor ## Modifying Settings ### Step 1: Read Current Settings ```typescript // Read the settings file first const settingsPath = "~/Library/Application Support/Cursor/User/settings.json"; // Use the Read tool to get current conten...