Announcing the next-generation Cursor Tab model.

This redesigned experience improves how developers navigate, switch, and manage their tabs — with a focus on speed, context awareness, and smart grouping.

Features

Our new model includes several new features:

Smart Grouping

Tabs are grouped automatically based on context, such as file type or purpose.

Lightning Fast Switching

Instant tab switching using keyboard shortcuts or fuzzy search.

Design Principles

Minimal UI

We reduced visual noise by eliminating unnecessary tab chrome.

Persistent Context

Tabs now preserve scroll position, cursor location, and undo history.

Advanced Example

You can even configure per-tab behavior via the new tab config API.

Migration Guide

Follow this guide to update your current workspace to use the new tab model.

Step 1: Enable Experimental Feature

Use the preferences panel to turn on the new model.

Step 2: Restart Cursor

Restart the app to see the new changes take effect.

FAQ

Why change the tab model?

To improve productivity and reduce cognitive load.

Can I revert?

Yes — just disable the experimental setting in preferences.

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