Frequently Asked Questions

What is Backup for Cursor in IDrive?

Backup for Cursor in IDrive helps protect locally stored data associated with the Cursor application. It backs up supported editor settings, AI chat history, configuration files, Cursor Agent CLI data, and extension data, allowing you to restore your Cursor data if it is lost.

What data is backed up?

IDrive backs up supported locally stored Cursor data, including:

• Editor settings and preferences, including keybindings, themes, and application configurations
• AI chat history and associated workspace data stored by Cursor
• Cursor Agent CLI configuration and session data
• Installed extensions and their saved settings and state

Is Cursor Agent CLI data included in the backup?

Yes. Backup for Cursor includes supported Cursor Agent CLI data, such as configuration and session data, helping you preserve your command-line agent setup.

Are my installed extensions included?

Yes. The backup includes supported installed extensions, along with their saved settings and state.

Is data stored in the cloud included in the backup?

No. The backup covers supported data stored locally on your computer. Data stored only on Cursor's cloud servers and not cached locally is not included.

What data is excluded from the backup?

IDrive excludes temporary and cache files, crash reports, diagnostic information, application logs, downloaded Cursor Agent CLI binaries, and cached build data to keep backups efficient.

How do I back up my Cursor data?

To back up your Cursor data using the IDrive application,

1. Sign in to the IDrive application using your Username and Password.
2. Click AI Agents Backup.
3. Select Cursor from the list of AI agents. The Backup tab opens by default.
   
4. Click Backup Now to initiate an immediate backup. To configure automatic backups, click Schedule and set your preferred backup schedule.
   

Why can't I schedule a backup for Cursor?

IDrive must detect Cursor-related files or folders on your computer before you can schedule a backup. Make sure Cursor is installed and has been used at least once before setting up your backup.

How do I restore my Cursor data?

To restore your Cursor data using the IDrive application,

1. Sign in to the IDrive application using your Username and Password.
2. Click AI Agents Backup.
3. Select Cursor from the list of AI agents.
4. Click the Restore tab.
5. Select the computer from which you want to restore the backup.
6. Select the backup profile you want to restore.
   

   Note: Make sure the Cursor application is completely closed before proceeding with the restoration.

7. Click Restore Now.

Once the restoration is complete, open Cursor and sign in to your account.

Do I need to close Cursor before restoring my backup?

Yes. Close the Cursor application completely on the restore destination device before starting the restore process. Restoring files while Cursor is running on that device may prevent the restoration from completing successfully.

Can I restore my Cursor data to another computer?

Yes. You can restore your Cursor data to another computer running the same operating system. Cross-platform restoration (such as Windows to macOS) is not supported. Make sure you sign in to Cursor on the destination computer using the same account as on the source computer.