The short answer
Usually, after a check. Might hold something you care about. Look inside before removing it.
What is it?
~/.cursor/extensions contains the extensions installed in Cursor, one folder per extension version. Language tools can be large, and old versions may linger. Typically a few hundred MB to a few GB.
Installed extensions. Uninstall unused ones from Cursor; they can be reinstalled.
What happens if you delete it?
Uninstalled extensions can be installed again from Cursor’s Extensions view. Your settings are kept.
How to remove it properly
In Cursor, open the Extensions view and uninstall the extensions you don’t use.
From the app itself: Cursor > Extensions: uninstall the ones you don't use.
How MoreRoom helps
MoreRoom recognises this item and labels it “Review first”: it shows what’s inside, its size and last use, so you can decide. Nothing is removed without your say, and everything goes to the Trash first, with Undo.
Frequently asked questions
Can I delete the ~/.cursor/extensions folder?
Usually, after a check. Might hold something you care about. Look inside before removing it. Uninstalled extensions can be installed again from Cursor’s Extensions view. Your settings are kept.
Will Cursor extensions come back after I delete it?
Yes. Uninstalled extensions can be installed again from Cursor’s Extensions view. Your settings are kept.
How do I remove Cursor extensions properly?
In Cursor, open the Extensions view and uninstall the extensions you don’t use.