Cursor August 27, 2026 Changelog

What changed in Cursor editor August 27, 2026, released 2026-08-27 — explained in plain English.

TLDR
  • You can now start building software with AI without needing to connect a GitHub account first.
  • Your AI's work is automatically saved to a private, built-in storage space called an "Origin repo."
  • You can see a live, working preview of your app right inside your web browser.
  • You can instantly publish your finished project to the internet using a tool called Vercel.

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If you love jumping straight into building apps with AI but hate the hassle of setting up folders and connecting accounts first, this update is for you. It lets you start with a completely blank slate, see your app come to life in real-time, and publish it to the web without ever leaving your browser.

What's new

  • Start from scratch: You no longer need to connect a GitHub or other code-hosting account just to start building. You can just open the menu, pick "Start from scratch," and tell the AI what to build. Behind the scenes, Cursor creates a private storage space (an "Origin repo") to hold your new project.
  • Save your project: Once the AI builds something you like, you can click "Create repo" to lock in your work. You can give it a custom name, and choose to keep it private or share it within your team. You can find it later in the Codebase tab.
  • Live browser preview: You can now see a live, working version of your app right in your browser. This uses "port-forwarding" (a way to connect your browser to the AI's private workspace) so you can test the app and use visual design tools to tweak it.
  • Publish to the web: You can now connect a Vercel account (Vercel is a service that puts websites on the internet). Just hit publish, and Cursor will give you a real web link to share your finished app with the world.

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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