Question 1

Do I need a Cursor subscription?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you need Cursor IDE installed on your machine. Cursor Remote controls your local Cursor instance — it's not a standalone editor.

Question 2

Is this a cloud service?

Accepted Answer

No. Everything runs on your machine. The relay server connects to Cursor via Chrome DevTools Protocol locally. Your code never leaves your computer.

Question 3

How does the pricing work if it's open source?

Accepted Answer

Install the Cursor extension or clone the repo and run the relay server yourself. The $7.99 is a one-time license key that removes the startup nag and supports development. All future updates included.

Question 4

What platforms are supported?

Accepted Answer

The relay server and extension run on Windows, macOS, and Linux (including WSL2). The web client works in any browser on any device. You can also use the Telegram bot from any device.

Question 5

Is this affiliated with Cursor or Anysphere?

Accepted Answer

No. Cursor Remote Controller is an independent open-source project. It uses Cursor's Chrome DevTools Protocol, which is a standard browser debugging interface.