go-cursor-help README

The project's README from github.com/yuaotian/go-cursor-help. As one markdown file: README.md.

🚀 Cursor Free Trial Reset Tool

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🌟 English | 🌏 中文 | 🌏 日本語

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📢 Cursor Pay-per-Use Official Membership — Limited Availability 🎉

Cursor Pay-per-Use Official Membership — $120, 500 uses, 25-day warranty

$120 · 500 uses · 25-day warranty · Sign in and start using

  • Usage-based billing: 1 credit per request by default; 2 credits per request in Thinking Mode. Every 10 million tokens also counts toward credit usage.
  • Service period: 25 calendar days from purchase, with full warranty included.
  • Supported models and features are listed in the image above.

[!IMPORTANT]

  • Do not use Max Mode. It switches billing to the standard pay-as-you-go rate.
  • Models 4.7, 5.5, and 5.4 are not supported in this package. Please check compatibility before purchasing.
  • Credit exhaustion is outside the scope of the day-based warranty.

Telegram: @yuaotian

📢 Codex Official API Packages

Package Daily Limit Weekly Limit Monthly Limit Price
Weekly Card (86 Promo) 50 200 - $6
15-Day Standard Package 100 300 500 $30
30-Day Stable Package 200 500 1000 $55
30-Day Advanced Package 400 1000 2000 $90

Why choose these packages?

[!NOTE]

  • One email address can use only one weekly card.
  • Do not use jailbreak, adult-content, or reverse-engineering abuse; backend AI auditing may reject such requests.
  • Need higher quotas, custom pay-as-you-go plans, or special requirements? Contact me directly.

Telegram: @yuaotian

⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTICE

This tool currently supports:

  • ✅ Windows: Latest 2.x.x versions (Supported)
  • ✅ Mac/Linux: Latest 2.x.x versions (Supported, feedback welcome)

Please check your Cursor version before using this tool.

🚀 One-Click Solution

Global Users

macOS

curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/yuaotian/go-cursor-help/refs/heads/master/scripts/run/cursor_mac_id_modifier.sh -o ./cursor_mac_id_modifier.sh && sudo bash ./cursor_mac_id_modifier.sh && rm ./cursor_mac_id_modifier.sh

Linux

curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/yuaotian/go-cursor-help/refs/heads/master/scripts/run/cursor_linux_id_modifier.sh | sudo bash

Note for Linux users: The script attempts to find your Cursor installation by checking common paths (/usr/bin, /usr/local/bin, $HOME/.local/bin, /opt/cursor, /snap/bin), using the which cursor command, and searching within /usr, /opt, and $HOME/.local. If Cursor is installed elsewhere or not found via these methods, the script may fail. Ensure Cursor is accessible via one of these standard locations or methods.

Windows

irm https://raw.githubusercontent.com/yuaotian/go-cursor-help/refs/heads/master/scripts/run/cursor_win_id_modifier.ps1 | iex

Tip (Windows): If you suspect a cached old script (mirror/proxy cache), append a timestamp query parameter to bypass cache:

irm "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/yuaotian/go-cursor-help/refs/heads/master/scripts/run/cursor_win_id_modifier.ps1?$(Get-Date -Format yyyyMMddHHmmss)" | iex
China Users (Recommended)

macOS

curl -fsSL https://wget.la/https://raw.githubusercontent.com/yuaotian/go-cursor-help/refs/heads/master/scripts/run/cursor_mac_id_modifier.sh -o ./cursor_mac_id_modifier.sh && sudo bash ./cursor_mac_id_modifier.sh && rm ./cursor_mac_id_modifier.sh

Linux

curl -fsSL https://wget.la/https://raw.githubusercontent.com/yuaotian/go-cursor-help/refs/heads/master/scripts/run/cursor_linux_id_modifier.sh | sudo bash

Windows

irm https://wget.la/https://raw.githubusercontent.com/yuaotian/go-cursor-help/refs/heads/master/scripts/run/cursor_win_id_modifier.ps1 | iex

Tip (Windows): If the mirror caches old content, append ?$(Get-Date -Format yyyyMMddHHmmss) to the URL:

irm "https://wget.la/https://raw.githubusercontent.com/yuaotian/go-cursor-help/refs/heads/master/scripts/run/cursor_win_id_modifier.ps1?$(Get-Date -Format yyyyMMddHHmmss)" | iex
Run Success
Windows Terminal Run and Configuration

How to Open Administrator Terminal in Windows:

Method 1: Using Win + X Shortcut
1. Press Win + X key combination
2. Select one of these options from the menu:
   - "Windows PowerShell (Administrator)"
   - "Windows Terminal (Administrator)"
   - "Terminal (Administrator)"
   (Options may vary depending on Windows version)
Method 2: Using Win + R Run Command
1. Press Win + R key combination
2. Type powershell or pwsh in the Run dialog
3. Press Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run as administrator
   or type in the opened window: Start-Process pwsh -Verb RunAs
4. Enter the reset script in the administrator terminal:

irm https://wget.la/https://raw.githubusercontent.com/yuaotian/go-cursor-help/refs/heads/master/scripts/run/cursor_win_id_modifier.ps1 | iex

For the enhanced version:

irm https://wget.la/https://raw.githubusercontent.com/yuaotian/go-cursor-help/refs/heads/master/scripts/run/cursor_win_id_modifier.ps1 | iex

Search PowerShell

Type pwsh in the search box, right-click and select "Run as administrator" Run as Administrator

Enter the reset script in the administrator terminal:

irm https://wget.la/https://raw.githubusercontent.com/yuaotian/go-cursor-help/refs/heads/master/scripts/run/cursor_win_id_modifier.ps1 | iex

For the enhanced version:

irm https://wget.la/https://raw.githubusercontent.com/yuaotian/go-cursor-help/refs/heads/master/scripts/run/cursor_win_id_modifier.ps1 | iex

🔧 PowerShell Installation Guide

If PowerShell is not installed on your system, you can install it using one of these methods:

  1. Open Command Prompt or PowerShell
  2. Run the following command:
winget install --id Microsoft.PowerShell --source winget

Method 2: Manual Installation

  1. Download the installer for your system:

  2. Double-click the downloaded installer and follow the installation prompts

💡 If you encounter any issues, please refer to the Microsoft Official Installation Guide

Windows 安装特性:

That's it! The script will:

  1. ✨ Install the tool automatically
  2. 🔄 Reset your Cursor trial immediately

📦 Manual Installation

Download the appropriate file for your system from releases

Windows Packages
  • 64-bit: cursor-id-modifier_windows_x64.exe
  • 32-bit: cursor-id-modifier_windows_x86.exe
macOS Packages
  • Intel: cursor-id-modifier_darwin_x64_intel
  • M1/M2: cursor-id-modifier_darwin_arm64_apple_silicon
Linux Packages
  • 64-bit: cursor-id-modifier_linux_x64
  • 32-bit: cursor-id-modifier_linux_x86
  • ARM64: cursor-id-modifier_linux_arm64

🔧 Technical Details

Configuration Files

The program modifies Cursor's storage.json config file located at:

  • Windows: %APPDATA%\Cursor\User\globalStorage\storage.json
  • macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Cursor/User/globalStorage/storage.json
  • Linux: ~/.config/Cursor/User/globalStorage/storage.json
Modified Fields

The tool generates new unique identifiers for:

  • telemetry.machineId
  • telemetry.macMachineId
  • telemetry.devDeviceId
  • telemetry.sqmId
Manual Auto-Update Disable

Windows users can manually disable the auto-update feature:

  1. Close all Cursor processes
  2. Delete directory: C:\Users\username\AppData\Local\cursor-updater
  3. Create a file with the same name: cursor-updater (without extension)

macOS/Linux users can try to locate similar cursor-updater directory in their system and perform the same operation.

Safety Features
  • ✅ Safe process termination
  • ✅ Atomic file operations
  • ✅ Error handling and recovery
Registry Modification Notice

⚠️ Important: This tool modifies the Windows Registry

Modified Registry

  • Path: Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Cryptography
  • Key: MachineGuid

Potential Impact

Modifying this registry key may affect:

  • Windows system's unique device identification
  • Device recognition and authorization status of certain software
  • System features based on hardware identification

Safety Measures

  1. Automatic Backup

    • Original value is automatically backed up before modification
    • Backup location: %APPDATA%\Cursor\User\globalStorage\backups
    • Backup file format: MachineGuid.backup_YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS

  2. Manual Recovery Steps

    • Open Registry Editor (regedit)
    • Navigate to: Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Cryptography
    • Right-click on MachineGuid
    • Select "Modify"
    • Paste the value from backup file

Important Notes

  • Verify backup file existence before modification
  • Use backup file to restore original value if needed
  • Administrator privileges required for registry modification

💬 Feedback & Suggestions

We value your feedback on the new enhanced script! If you've tried the cursor_win_id_modifier.ps1 script, please share your experience:

Your feedback helps us improve the tool for everyone. Feel free to open an issue or contribute to the project!

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📄 License

MIT License

Copyright (c) 2024

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What is this?A command-line tool that resets Cursor's free trial when the editor blocks you with 'suspicious activity' or trial-limit messages, by making Cursor treat your machine as a brand-new device.
Is this an extension inside Cursor, or a separate program?It's a separate program, not a plugin: a script or prebuilt binary you run from a terminal, which edits Cursor's own storage.json config file.
How do I run it?Open an administrator terminal and run the one-click script for your OS from the README: it installs the tool and resets the trial immediately. Prebuilt binaries for each OS and CPU are also available in GitHub Releases.
Do I need PowerShell or admin rights first?Windows wants an elevated terminal: the script prefers PowerShell 7 (installable via Winget) but falls back to built-in Windows PowerShell. On macOS and Linux a regular terminal is enough.
Will it work with my version of Cursor?It targets current Cursor 2.x.x releases on Windows, macOS and Linux, and the README tells you to check your Cursor version before running it. Older versions aren't listed as supported.
Does it touch anything outside Cursor on my machine?On Windows it also rewrites the MachineGuid registry key that Windows uses to identify your device, though the original value is backed up automatically before modification. Administrator rights are required for that step.
What exactly does it change to reset the trial?It writes fresh unique values into Cursor's storage.json for telemetry.machineId, telemetry.macMachineId, telemetry.devDeviceId and telemetry.sqmId, so Cursor counts the machine as a new device with a fresh trial.
The README also sells Cursor memberships and Codex API packages. Is that part of the tool?No, those are the author's separate paid offers sold through Telegram. The reset tool itself is free and MIT-licensed.
What if my Cursor is installed somewhere non-standard on Linux?The script only searches common locations (/usr/bin, /usr/local/bin, $HOME/.local/bin, /opt/cursor, /snap/bin) and the which cursor command, so custom installs can fail; keep Cursor reachable via a standard path.
Why does the README explain how to disable Cursor's auto-update?It's an optional manual step so an update can't undo the reset: close Cursor, delete the cursor-updater folder in local AppData and replace it with an empty file of the same name. macOS and Linux users can try the same with their cursor-updater directory.
What are similar projects?oh-my-posh, zoxide, cheat, inshellisense, winget-cli, zx, terminalizer, vscode-dark-islands
Which topics is it in?telemetry, powershell, ide, cursor, shell, command-line-tool, terminal, tool, cli, cross-platform, developer-tools, mit
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