Keep your project and computer safe
Choose an approval setting, spot instructions hidden in a file and keep a members list out of Agent's reach.
New to Cursor? Start with the first lesson in this guide.
What this lesson covers
- Know what runs without asking
- Choose what Agent may run and read
- Instructions hidden in a file
- Check the diff for anything extra
- Keep private data out of Agent's reach
- Check the page and commit
You’ll come away with: Know what Agent can run and read without asking, treat instructions inside files as information, and keep private data out of the project.