cursor-privacy-settings

The cursor-privacy-settings skill is designed to help users configure privacy and data handling options within the Cursor IDE. It addresses the common challenge of ensuring that sensitive code, files, and organizational data are handled in accordance with internal policies and external compliance requirements when using AI-assisted development tools. By guiding users through evaluating privacy needs and applying appropriate settings, this skill helps reduce the risk of unintentional data exposure while still enabling productive use of Cursor’s AI features.

The skill focuses on configuring privacy mode at the appropriate scope, excluding sensitive files from AI context using a dedicated ignore mechanism, and ensuring secrets are managed securely through environment variables rather than hardcoded values. It also covers aligning telemetry settings with organizational or personal policies and verifying that API keys are handled securely. In addition, it emphasizes documenting data handling decisions so that privacy configurations are transparent, repeatable, and auditable. Together, these capabilities provide a structured approach to managing how data flows through the Cursor IDE.

This skill is particularly useful for developers, security-conscious teams, and organizations operating under strict data protection or compliance requirements. Individual developers can use it to protect personal or proprietary projects, while teams can apply it to standardize privacy configurations across projects. It is also relevant for enterprises that need to balance the benefits of AI-assisted coding with internal security controls and documented data handling practices. Overall, the skill targets users who want to confidently use Cursor while maintaining control over privacy, security, and compliance.