Troubleshooting Common Issues in AI
From the Cursor cheat sheet · Tips & Best Practices · verified Jul 2026
Troubleshooting Common Issues
Quick fixes for common problems
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# Common issues and solutions:
"Suggestions not appearing"
→ Check Tab is enabled
→ Clear cache (Ctrl+Shift+P)
"Chat not responding"
→ Check model selection
→ Verify API key if custom
"Wrong context included"
→ Review @ references
→ Check .cursor/rules/
"Agent stuck"
→ Ctrl+Shift+BackSpace to cancel
→ Review checkpoint history
"High memory usage"
→ Disable Background Agent
→ Limit open chat tabsbash
// EXAMPLE: Debug process
1. Ctrl+Shift+P → "Developer: Toggle Developer Tools"
2. Check Console for errors
3. Network tab for API issues
4. Report via Settings > Help > Report Issue💡 Most issues solved by cache clear
⚡ Check settings for conflicts
🔍 Developer tools for debugging
📌 Report persistent issues
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