Cursor Upgrade Migration
Overview
Provides guidance for upgrading Cursor IDE versions and migrating settings between installations. It covers version checking, upgrade methods, settings backup, and troubleshooting common migration issues.
Prerequisites
- Current Cursor installation to upgrade
- Backup of current settings (recommended)
- Admin rights for installation (if required)
- Network access for download
Instructions
- Check current version (Help > About)
- Backup settings and extensions list
- Check release notes for breaking changes
- Apply update (auto-update or manual download)
- Verify settings preserved
- Test AI features working
- Reinstall extensions if needed
Output
- Updated Cursor installation
- Preserved settings and configurations
- Verified working AI features
- Documented changes and fixes
Error Handling
See ${CLAUDE_SKILL_DIR}/references/errors.md for comprehensive error handling.
Examples
See ${CLAUDE_SKILL_DIR}/references/examples.md for detailed examples.