New Cursor users struggle with skills, MCPs, tokens, and plan mode
Cursor works well in after the first setup. The unclear part is how to choose the right skills, when to use MCPs, how to save tokens, and when is useful. The main need is a practical way to get more value from Cursor without wasting usage or making the harder than it needs to be.
Key points
- Cursor feels useful out of the box.
- Choosing which skills to use is confusing for a new user.
- MCPs are unclear because it is not obvious when they are needed.
- Saving tokens is a major concern.
- needs clearer guidance on when it helps.