The Cursor + Scratch flow
- Pull your records into Scratch.
- Open the folder in Cursor (
cursor /path/to/scratch/project). - Pick the mode:
- Cmd+K on a single file for a one-shot rewrite.
- Agent mode for tasks that span the whole folder.
- Cursor edits the files. Scratch surfaces every change for review.
- Review, approve, publish.
Why Cursor pairs well with Scratch
Cursor treats your Scratch folder as a normal codebase, which is exactly what it is. You get model choice, file-aware context, and the same review-and-approve loop you'd use on real code. Agent mode is well-suited to "apply this rule across every record" jobs.
The Scratch desktop app is the publish gate. Cursor's edits land as file changes; nothing reaches your CMS until you say yes.