Cursor workflow

Cursor context limit? Continue the run without restarting.

Cursor AI hits context boundaries during long tasks. RunTrim keeps current state, missing proof, and the next safe action ready for the next session.

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01 / The problem

What goes wrong

  • Context limits stop Cursor mid-task, often during multi-file changes.
  • The next session starts without any verified record of what changed.
  • Teams spend time reconstructing intent from chat history and terminal output.

02 / Root cause

Why this happens

  • Cursor optimizes for conversation flow, not durable run state.
  • Context windows are finite and long tasks cross session boundaries.
  • Manual notes written under time pressure miss critical verification state.

03 / Without RunTrim

Manual workaround

  1. 1Scan Cursor chat history to reconstruct what was completed.
  2. 2Manually identify changed files and unfinished steps.
  3. 3Write a new prompt from memory hoping the next session stays on track.

04 / With RunTrim

RunTrim workflow

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$runtrim agent set cursor
$runtrim go "your task"
$runtrim watch
$runtrim check
$runtrim continue --reason usage_limit
$runtrim memory

Privacy and trust

  • Source code stays local in V1.
  • No account required for the Free CLI.
  • RunTrim tracks run metadata, generated prompts, changed file paths, and local memory.
  • Cloud sync is Pro early access and metadata-only.

05 / FAQ

Common questions

Does RunTrim work with Cursor?

Yes. Set copy mode with runtrim agent set cursor. RunTrim generates a scoped prompt to paste into Cursor and tracks the run locally.

Does RunTrim upload source code?

No. Free CLI runs locally and source code stays local in V1.

What is a continuation prompt?

A prompt that carries current run state into the next Cursor session, including what changed, what is missing, and the next safe action.

How is this different from Cursor's built-in memory?

Cursor handles conversation context. RunTrim handles run state: changed file paths, verification debt, protected systems, and continuation prompts.

Can RunTrim reduce token waste in Cursor?

Yes. Continuation prompts reduce repeated context reconstruction and keep follow-up sessions focused on remaining work.

Related resources

Continue Cursor runs cleanly

Install RunTrim to keep Cursor run state across context limits without restarting from scratch.

terminal
$npm install -g runtrim
$runtrim go "your task"

Free in V1 · No account required · Local-first · Agent-agnostic