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How to use go-cursor-help: install and run the Cursor ID reset script

Updated · written with AI from the project's own documentation and checked against our catalogue data

go-cursor-help is an open-source set of scripts and small binaries that changes identifiers Cursor, the AI code editor, stores on your machine. The README says it is meant to clear messages such as 'You've reached your trial request limit' on Cursor's free trial. This guide shows what the tool needs, how to run its one-line install for macOS, Linux and Windows, and what it does not do, so you can decide whether to use it.

Cursoryuaotian/go-cursor-help · ★ 26k · MIT

Quick start

  1. 1Confirm your Cursor version. Check that Cursor is on a latest 2.x release, since the README lists only those as supported.
  2. 2Install prerequisites. Install Cursor, make sure you have administrator or sudo access, and on Windows install PowerShell 7 if you can.
  3. 3Read the script. Open the raw script URL for your system and review what it does before running it.
  4. 4Run the one-click command. Paste the macOS, Linux or Windows command into a terminal with the required privileges.
  5. 5Handle a Linux path error. If the script cannot find Cursor, make sure it is in one of the standard locations the README lists.
  6. 6Restart Cursor and test. Open Cursor again and check whether the trial message is gone. The README does not promise a result.

Check whether this tool fits your situation

The README describes go-cursor-help as a workaround for Cursor's free trial messages, including 'Your request has been blocked as our system has detected suspicious activity', 'You've reached your trial request limit' and 'Too many free trial accounts used on this machine'. It does not add a paid plan to Cursor.

The project lists its supported versions as the latest 2.x releases of Cursor on Windows, Mac and Linux. Check your Cursor version before running it.

  • Good fit: you are on Cursor's free trial, you have Cursor installed, and you can grant administrator or sudo access.
  • Poor fit: you want a policy-compliant way to keep using Cursor, or you cannot run elevated scripts.

What you need before installing

The README lists three prerequisites: Cursor editor installed, Administrator or sudo access, and PowerShell 7 recommended on Windows. The install scripts require elevated privileges.

On Windows, the script detects PowerShell 7 if it is available and falls back to Windows PowerShell if it is not. If PowerShell is missing, the README gives a winget command and manual MSI links.

winget install --id Microsoft.PowerShell --source winget

Install and run the one-click script

Pick the command for your operating system. The README notes that the one-click scripts are global installs. On macOS, the command downloads the script, runs it with sudo, then deletes the file. On Linux, the script is piped directly into sudo bash. On Windows, run it in an administrator PowerShell window.

Read the script before running it, as the project's own install guidance suggests you can do. The Linux script looks for Cursor in common paths such as /usr/bin, /usr/local/bin, $HOME/.local/bin, /opt/cursor and /snap/bin, and also uses the which cursor command. If Cursor is installed elsewhere, the README says the script may fail.

  • macOS and Linux: run the command in a terminal.
  • Windows: open PowerShell as administrator, then run the command. The script requests administrator rights through a UAC prompt.
  • If a cached old script is served, the README suggests appending a timestamp query parameter to the URL.
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

Run the Windows script in an administrator terminal

Open PowerShell as administrator, then run the Windows one-click command. The README describes three ways to open an admin terminal: the Win + X menu, Win + R with Ctrl + Shift + Enter, or searching for pwsh and choosing Run as administrator.

The README says the Windows install will install the tool and reset your Cursor trial immediately. It also lists an 'enhanced version' that uses the same command.

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

Use the manual binaries instead

The README also provides standalone binaries on its releases page. Choose the file that matches your system. Names are listed for Windows (64-bit and 32-bit .exe), macOS (Intel and Apple silicon) and Linux (64-bit, 32-bit and ARM64).

The README's configuration section says the program modifies Cursor's storage files, but the text is cut off in the source, so check the repository for the file names and details before relying on them.

  • Windows: cursor-id-modifier_windows_x64.exe or cursor-id-modifier_windows_x86.exe
  • macOS: cursor-id-modifier_darwin_x64_intel or cursor-id-modifier_darwin_arm64_apple_silicon
  • Linux: cursor-id-modifier_linux_x64, cursor-id-modifier_linux_x86 or cursor-id-modifier_linux_arm64

Know the limits and risks

The README gives no detailed explanation of the technical mechanism, and its top section is a promotional notice for a paid API service. Treat that notice separately from the tool itself. The project's purpose is to get around trial limits, not to upgrade your account.

Because the scripts run with administrator or sudo rights and modify files, read them before running and keep a backup of anything you care about. Nothing in the source confirms how Cursor will respond to this change.

  • Review the script on the raw GitHub URL before piping it to a shell.
  • Only use it on a machine you control.
  • Expect that a Cursor update may change the behaviour; the project only supports the latest 2.x releases.

What people use it for

  • Clearing the 'You've reached your trial request limit' message on Cursor's free trial.
  • Working around the 'Too many free trial accounts used on this machine' notice on a personal machine.
  • Using the manual binary on Windows, macOS or Linux when you prefer not to run a one-click script.
  • Reviewing the scripts in the repository to see how Cursor identifiers are changed.

Frequently asked questions

Is go-cursor-help free?

The project is licensed under MIT, which the README states. The source does not mention any price for the tool itself, though the README promotes a separate paid API service.

What operating systems does go-cursor-help support?

The README covers Windows, macOS and Linux, with install commands for each. It names the latest 2.x releases of Cursor as the supported versions.

Do I need admin rights to use it?

Yes. The README lists Administrator or sudo access as a prerequisite, and the install scripts require elevated privileges.

Why does the Linux script fail to find Cursor?

The README says the script checks common paths such as /usr/bin, /opt/cursor and /snap/bin, plus the which cursor command. If Cursor is installed somewhere else, the script may not find it.

Is there a legitimate alternative to this tool?

The source names no comparable projects. The tool does not add a paid plan to Cursor, so a legitimate option would be to use an official Cursor subscription, which the source does not describe.

Is it safe to run the install command?

The source does not include a security audit. Because the scripts run with elevated rights, read the script on GitHub first and only run it on a machine you control.

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Our verdict

go-cursor-help suits people on Cursor's free trial who are comfortable running an admin-level script and reading it first. It is not suited to anyone who wants a policy-compliant way to keep using Cursor, because it works around trial limits rather than adding a plan. If you prefer an official route, pick a paid Cursor plan instead.

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