Cursor launches /goal for long-running autonomous agent tasks
minchoi · x · 2026-08-20
Cursor released the /goal feature, enabling users to assign a long-lived objective that the agent works on until completion. It can be paired with /loop for check-ins and Custom Mode for playbooks, unlocking new automation workflows.
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