Cursor Web Agent Tool Guide
Updated July 2026
Cursor Web Agent is a browser-based coding agent for remote repositories. PromptDC Desktop rewrites selected prompts in place on the Cursor Web Agent website in any browser, with the Chrome extension as a secondary option.
Cursor Web Agent tool guide
Rewrite prompts in place inside Cursor Web Agent.
Works everywhere
PromptDC Desktop works in any app on Mac or Windows. The Chrome extension covers any website.
In-Place Rewrites
Transform rough notes into clear, structured instructions instantly.
See PromptDC in Action
This demo shows the standard PromptDC flow, and it works the same way in Cursor Web Agent.
Why Use PromptDC with Cursor Web Agent?
What changes when you rewrite prompts with PromptDC inside Cursor Web Agent.
Rewrite in Cursor Web Agent
Select a draft in Cursor Web Agent, press Command+Shift+E on Mac or Ctrl+Shift+E on Windows, review the rewrite, and choose Replace.
Cursor Web Agent Briefs
The Code profile turns a rough Cursor Web Agent request into a structured brief covering repository scope, issue or CI evidence, change limits, and verification.
Chrome Field Rewriting
On the Cursor Web Agent website in Chrome, use Command+Shift+Space or Ctrl+Shift+Space to rewrite the active field as a secondary option.
Cursor Web Agent Site Default
Set the Code profile as the default for the Cursor Web Agent website, then switch profiles when the task changes.
Reusable Cursor Web Agent Context
Use Always Include to carry repository conventions, protected files, and required checks into each Cursor Web Agent rewrite.
Formats and Languages
Choose Text, JSON, XML, or YAML for the rewritten Cursor Web Agent prompt, and select its output language.
Before and after prompts for Cursor Web Agent
See how specific context, constraints, and outcomes turn a rough request into a prompt Cursor Web Agent can act on.
Fix remote CI
Before PromptDC
Fix the failing CI on my branch.
After PromptDC
Open the latest failed run for the current branch. Find the first actionable failure, excluding canceled jobs. Inspect relevant files and make the smallest change. Do not skip tests or update snapshots without proof. Rerun the check and summarize cause, fix, verification.
Why this is better: The remote workflow moves from CI evidence to a scoped, verified change.
Prepare a dependency PR
Before PromptDC
Update our lint packages.
After PromptDC
Update ESLint and first-party plugins compatibly. Read official release notes before editing config. Keep flat config and Node 20 support. Run full lint and fix only upgrade-caused errors. Draft a PR summary with versions and rollback note.
Why this is better: Research, compatibility, validation, and reviewer handoff are all built in.
Triage issue 418
Before PromptDC
Look at issue 418 and solve it.
After PromptDC
Read issue #418, comments, and linked logs. Confirm expected behavior against docs and code. Write a reproduction plan before editing. If reproduced, add a failing test and minimal fix. Otherwise report exactly what evidence is missing.
Why this is better: It makes issue work auditable and useful even when reproduction is blocked.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Read the shortcuts docs
Need assistance with Cursor Web Agent?
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