Cursor iOS app now lets you control AI agents remotely

Cursor has just rolled out remote agent controls in its iOS app, letting users check in, reply, and launch new tasks from their phone. Cursor says agents keep running on the paired computer even if the phone loses signal.

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TL;DR

  • Cursor iOS app: Remote control of Cursor agents via phone (Cursor iOS app)
  • Remote operations: Check in on agents, reply to them, start new tasks remotely
  • Paired execution: Agent continues running on the paired computer if phone loses signal
  • Setup requirement: iOS app must be paired with a computer
  • Enterprise controls: Administrator enablement required; details at additional information

Cursor claims its agents can now be controlled from a phone through the Cursor iOS app. The company describes the feature as allowing users to check in on agents, reply to them, or start new tasks remotely.

According to Cursor, the agent continues running on the paired computer even if the phone loses its signal. The post does not provide further details about how the connection is maintained.

The feature requires pairing the iOS app with a computer. Cursor directs Enterprise customers to ask an administrator to enable it and provides additional information.

Source: Cursor on X

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