OpenAI Models Leaving Cursor After November 12

Melvin Vivas · X post · 2026-08-29 · Open on X

Topics: Industry Trends & Job Market, AI Dev Tools & Productivity · Level: beginner

Summary

OpenAI is ending its partnership with Cursor after Cursor's acquisition by SpaceX. Cursor's direct access to OpenAI models ends on November 12. Developers who use OpenAI models inside Cursor will need to switch models.

Key points

• OpenAI is ending its partnership with Cursor after SpaceX acquired Cursor.
• Cursor's direct access to OpenAI models ends November 12.
• Developers who rely on OpenAI models in Cursor are the ones most affected.

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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• OpenAI · tool · x.com · free
  An AI model provider whose models can be used through managed connectors.
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Try this

• If you use OpenAI models in Cursor, plan for other models before November 12.