Cursor August 17, 2026 Changelog
What changed in Cursor editor August 17, 2026, released 2026-08-17 — explained in plain English.
TLDR
- Cursor can now host your code directly, so you don't have to jump between different apps as much.
- You can connect your existing GitHub projects and they'll stay perfectly synced.
- You can review code, chat with AI, and manage app previews all in one place.
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This update is all about bringing your code storage and AI tools together. It matters to developers who want to manage their projects, review updates, and use AI assistants without constantly switching between different websites and apps.
What's new
- Code hosting right in Cursor: Cursor can now host your code directly. When you create your first "repo" (a folder where a coding project lives), you'll give your overall workspace a name, which becomes part of your custom web link.
- GitHub connection: You can connect your GitHub account to Cursor. Your GitHub projects will sit right next to the ones Cursor hosts, and they update instantly in both places.
- Pull request reviews: A "pull request" is a way to ask teammates to review your new code before adding it to the main project. You can now view these requests, see exactly what code changed, leave comments, and approve them straight from Cursor. Comments made in Cursor instantly show up on GitHub, and vice versa.
- AI in every project: You can chat with Cursor's AI about the exact code you are looking at. The AI can answer questions, make changes, or even push a new branch of code for you.
- App connections: You can now link your code to apps like Vercel, Depot, and Buildkite. For example, if you connect Vercel, every new pull request gets a live, clickable preview of your website so you can test it before making it official.
Improvements
- Two-way syncing: GitHub repos stay perfectly up-to-date. If a teammate leaves a comment or a review on GitHub, it shows up in Cursor within seconds.
- Clear labels: Little icons next to your project names now show you exactly where the code lives—either hosted by Cursor or synced from GitHub.
- Centralized settings: Every project has a settings page where you can easily check your GitHub sync status, manage who has access to the code, and see what apps are connected.
Fixes
No fixes were mentioned in this update.
Breaking changes
No breaking changes in this release.
This is our plain-language summary. Read the complete, official notes on the Cursor official changelog ↗.
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