Cursor’s newly added automation workflow is definitely a major tool for enhancing programmers’ efficiency. The term automation is familiar to everyone, but applying it to coding is not so easy to grasp. In simple terms, Cursor’s automation workflow allows you to configure certain rules to automate repetitive and clearly defined tasks during the coding process, freeing your mind and hands to focus on more creative endeavors.
Automated Code Formatting
When we write code, the worst fear is messy formatting, inconsistent indentation, and a mix of spaces and tabs… it reads like gibberish and fixing it makes you want to smash the keyboard. Cursor provides a code formatting feature that automatically formats your code beautifully as soon as you save the file:
// Before formatting
function hello(){
console.log("hello world") ;
}
// After formatting
function hello() {
console.log("hello world");
}
The formatting rules are configurable, such as how many spaces to use for indentation and the maximum line length. Cursor can generate configuration files with one click, and you can use them right away:
{
"indent_size": 2,
"max_line_length": 80
}
This way, you can say goodbye to code formatting issues.
Automated Code Checking
Formatting only addresses the