Cursor 3.5 Unifies Automations and Agents for Repo-Less Engineering Workflows

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Cursor 3.5 integrates always-on automations directly into the Agents Window, allowing users to manage background tasks and active agent sessions in a single workspace. The update introduces repo-less automations that can perform general engineering tasks, like Slack thread prioritization, without requiring access to a specific codebase.

Cursor, an AI-native code editor built by Anysphere, released version 3.5 to unify its Cursor's always-on automations launch with the Cursor 3's Agents Window feature. Users can now create and monitor background agents alongside active coding sessions. The update also enables repo-less automations that operate independently.
Version
Cursor 3.5
Agent run discount
50 percent off for 7 days
Automation triggers
Schedules or events
Marketplace templates
Slack, Datadog, Sentry, and more
Repository requirement
None for utility automations

This integration signals a shift toward agentic engineering. By decoupling automations from repositories, the platform can now handle cross-functional operations like triaging Cursor's Jira integration or monitoring production errors. This positions the IDE as a central hub for managing specialized agents that handle the plumbing of software development.

You can access these features by downloading Cursor 3.5 and opening the Agents Window to browse the automation marketplace. Templates are available for tasks like summarizing Slack threads and Cursor security reviews. For the next seven days, all agent runs for newly created automations are 50 percent off.

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You can now create and manage automations in the same workspace as your agents. Automations are now available in the Agents Window. For the next 7 days, all agent runs for newly created automations are 50% off. https://t.co/bUz588Rjhy

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Still wondering? A few quick answers below.

Cursor Automations are always-on AI agents designed to handle background engineering tasks autonomously. Unlike standard chat interactions, these agents run on specific schedules or are triggered by external events like Slack messages or pull requests. They can perform continuous work such as monitoring for bugs or summarizing repository changes without requiring constant human direction.

In version 3.5, automations are integrated directly into the Agents Window alongside your active agent sessions. This unified workspace allows you to create, monitor, and manage your background tasks in the same interface where you interact with coding agents. You can browse pre-built templates in the marketplace or configure custom workflows to run as persistent background processes.

Yes, the latest update allows you to create automations that are not attached to any specific code repository. These repo-less agents are ideal for general utility tasks, such as a Slack digest agent that prioritizes unread threads and direct messages. This flexibility enables agents to operate across different communication and productivity tools without needing access to a codebase.

Cursor charges for the execution of these autonomous tasks based on agent runs. To celebrate the launch of the unified Agents Window, the company is offering a 50 percent discount on all agent runs for newly created automations. This promotional pricing is available for seven days following the announcement to help users experiment with long-running background workflows.

Users can find various automation templates in the Cursor marketplace for common engineering workflows. These include assigning pull request reviewers, finding security vulnerabilities, and investigating production errors from platforms like Datadog or Sentry. Other templates focus on team productivity, such as generating daily documentation updates or triaging new issues in project management tools like Linear.

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