Cursor Updater for Linux

A utility script to update the Cursor IDE on Linux systems.

This script fetches the latest version, handles installation, and provides various options for customization.

Requirements

• Python 3.12 or higher.
• requests package
• packaging package
• sudo privileges (for installation)

Usage

Basic usage:

./update-cursor.py

Check for updates without installing:

./update-cursor.py --check

Force update even if the current version is the latest:

./update-cursor.py --force

Skip backing up the existing installation:

./update-cursor.py --no-backup

Enable verbose logging:

./update-cursor.py --verbose

How It Works

1. The script checks for the currently installed Cursor version
2. It contacts the Cursor API to determine the latest available version
3. If an update is needed, it:
   • Backs up the existing installation (unless --no-backup is specified)
   • Downloads the latest AppImage with a progress indicator
   • Extracts the AppImage and fixes permissions
   • Installs to /opt/cursor/
   • Creates symlinks and updates the desktop database
   • Cleans up temporary files

Log File

Logs are stored in ~/.cursor_updater.log for debugging purposes.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter issues:

1. Check the log file: cat ~/.cursor_updater.log
2. Try running with the --verbose flag for more detailed output
3. Make sure you have sudo privileges
4. Verify internet connectivity

Common Issues

"chrome-sandbox not found" warning

This is normal for some Cursor versions. You may need to run Cursor with the --no-sandbox flag.

Sudo password prompts

The script requires sudo privileges to install to /opt/cursor/. Make sure you have sudo access.

API connection issues

If you can't connect to the Cursor API, check your internet connection and proxy settings.

License

This script is provided under the MIT License. Feel free to modify and distribute as needed.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.