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update-cursor-settings

Modify Cursor and VSCode user settings in settings.json files.

Updated Mar 21, 2026
Search Tags:#vscode#theme#keybindings#cursor#settings.json#configure#editor configuration
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/pulak999/ai-tooling --skill update-cursor-settings-pulak999
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: update-cursor-settings
Source: https://github.com/pulak999/ai-tooling/tree/main/ai-assistant-kit/cursor-skills-cursor/update-cursor-settings
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/pulak999/ai-tooling --skill update-cursor-settings-pulak999

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Editing Cursor/VSCode settings requires knowing the correct settings.json file location, valid setting keys, and safe JSON editing practices. This Skill guides the AI to read, modify, and write user settings without breaking existing configuration. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Settings File Location: Identifies the correct settings.json path across macOS, Linux, and Windows. - Safe Modification Workflow: Reads existing settings first, preserves unrelated entries, handles JSON-with-comments, and writes back with proper formatting. - Common Request Mapping: Translates natural requests like "bigger font" or "format on save" into concrete keys such as editor.fontSize and editor.formatOnSave. - Use Case: A user says "change my theme to dark and enable auto save" — the Skill reads the current settings.json, adds workbench.colorTheme and files.autoSave, and writes the file back while preserving all other settings. ## Quick Start Ask the AI to change your Cursor editor font size to 16 and enable format on save in your user settings.

Frequently Asked Questions about update-cursor-settings

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I change Cursor editor settings in settings.json?▼

Read the existing settings.json file, add or update the desired key such as editor.fontSize or workbench.colorTheme, then write the file back with 2-space indentation while preserving all other settings.

Where is the Cursor settings.json file located?▼

On macOS it is at ~/Library/Application Support/Cursor/User/settings.json, on Linux at ~/.config/Cursor/User/settings.json, and on Windows at %APPDATA%\Cursor\User\settings.json.

Does Cursor settings.json support comments?▼

Yes, VSCode and Cursor settings.json support JSON with comments using // and /* */ syntax. When modifying the file, be aware comments may exist and preserve them when writing back.

What is the difference between user settings and workspace settings?▼

User settings in settings.json apply globally to all projects, while workspace settings in .vscode/settings.json apply only to the current project. This Skill covers user-level settings.

Do Cursor settings changes require a restart?▼

Some settings take effect immediately, while others require reloading the window or restarting Cursor. The user should be informed when a reload is needed after a change.

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