Cursor Agent stuck or not progressing: causes and fixes
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Updated: Oct 25, 2026, 11:48 AM UTC
View Cursor status →What this error means
The Agent doesn't respond or stalls mid-run. Causes: Cursor/model outage, rate limits, long tasks, or auth.
Common causes
- •Cursor/model outage or overload
- •Rate limit / quota exceeded
- •Long/large task
- •Auth/subscription issue
- •Unstable network
How to fix
- 1.Wait and re-run
- 2.Split the task
- 3.Restart Cursor
- 4.Re-login / check subscription
- 5.Check outage status at top of page
When waiting helps (and when it won't)
If Cursor/model-side, it recovers over time. If frequent, split tasks or switch model.
Alternatives when Cursor is down
Related symptoms
FAQ
What causes Cursor Agent getting stuck?
The Agent doesn't respond or stalls mid-run. Causes: Cursor/model outage, rate limits, long tasks, or auth.
How do I fix Cursor Agent getting stuck?
Wait and re-run / Split the task / Restart Cursor / Re-login / check subscription / Check outage status at top of page