Switching Between Several Models in Cursor by Task
Melvin Vivas · X post · 2026-07-03 · Open on X
Topics: AI Dev Tools & Productivity, LLM Fundamentals · Level: beginner
Summary
The creator shows the models he has configured in Cursor (the list was in an image, not the text) and says he likes switching between them depending on the task.
Key points
- Cursor lets you set up several models and switch between them.
- Pick the model that fits each task instead of using one model for everything.
- The actual list of models was not in the post text.
Resources mentioned
- Cursor · tool · x.com · free · recommended by both Bashiri Smith & Melvin Vivas
AI-native code editor (VS Code with AI built in).
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Try this
- Set up several models in Cursor and choose one per task.
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