Which models are covered by this skill?

The skill covers all major models supported by Cursor, including the latest versions of Anthropic Claude, OpenAI GPT, and other specialized models.

How does this skill improve my Cursor workflow?

It provides standardized patterns for selecting the right AI model for the right job, ensuring you use high-power models for logic and faster models for simple tasks.

Can I use this skill to manage API costs?

Yes, it includes specific strategies for cost optimization, such as choosing models with lower token prices for high-volume development work.

Does it support custom API keys in Cursor?

Absolutely. The skill provides instructions on how to configure your own API keys for various providers within the Cursor environment.

Cursor Model Selection Manager

Name: Cursor Model Selection Manager
Author: jeremylongshore

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Developer Tools

Optimizes AI model configuration in Cursor to balance performance, cost, and task-specific requirements.

About

The Cursor Model Selection skill provides developers with expert guidance on configuring and switching between various AI models within the Cursor IDE. It helps users navigate the trade-offs between high-reasoning models like Claude 3.5 Sonnet and faster, cost-effective alternatives for routine coding tasks. By implementing this skill, developers can optimize their workflow through better context management, default model settings, and cost-saving API strategies tailored to their specific project needs.

Key Features

Cost optimization strategies for managing API credit usage
Task-based model recommendations for speed vs. reasoning quality
Context window analysis to prevent model truncation issues
Configuration guidance for default and per-conversation model selection
Advanced provider setup including custom API key integration
1,206 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Configuring lightweight models for rapid boilerplate generation to save costs
Switching to high-reasoning models for complex architectural refactoring
Setting up fallback model configurations to ensure development continuity

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add jeremylongshore/claude-code-plugins-plus-skills cursor-model-selection

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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