"cursor-performance-tuning"
Optimize Cursor IDE performance. Triggers on "cursor performance", "cursor slow", "cursor optimization", "cursor memory", "speed up cursor". Use when working with cursor performance tuning functionality. Trigger with phrases like "cursor performance tuning", "cursor tuning", "cursor". allowed-tools: "Read, Write, Edit, Bash(cmd:*)" version: 1.0.0 license: MIT author: "Jeremy Longshore <jeremy@intentsolutions.io>"
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Provided by Plugin
cursor-pack
Flagship+ skill pack for Cursor IDE - 30 skills for AI code completion, composer workflows, and IDE mastery
Installation
This skill is included in the cursor-pack plugin:
/plugin install cursor-pack@claude-code-plugins-plusClick to copy
Instructions
# Cursor Performance Tuning
## Overview
This skill helps optimize Cursor IDE performance. It covers performance diagnostics, editor optimization settings, extension management, AI feature tuning, and indexing configuration to ensure a fast and responsive development experience.
## Prerequisites
- Cursor IDE installed
- Access to Cursor settings
- System monitoring tools available
- Understanding of extensions and processes
## Instructions
1. Use Process Explorer to identify bottlenecks
2. Disable visual features for performance gains
3. Configure file watcher exclusions
4. Audit and disable heavy extensions
5. Optimize AI feature settings
6. Set up aggressive .cursorignore
## Output
- Improved editor performance
- Reduced CPU and memory usage
- Faster AI completions
- Optimized indexing configuration
## Error Handling
See `{baseDir}/references/errors.md` for comprehensive error handling.
## Examples
See `{baseDir}/references/examples.md` for detailed examples.
## Resources
- [Cursor Performance Guide](https://cursor.com/docs/performance)
- [VS Code Performance](https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/editor/editingevolved#_performance)
- [Extension Performance Tips](https://cursor.com/docs/extensions)