Shadow Workspace: Iterating on Code in the Background
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Cursor, a VS Code fork, introduced a "shadow workspace" feature enabling AI assistants to modify code in the background without interfering with users' work. This hidden Electron window provides LSP functionality for AI-generated changes, allowing AIs to see lints and errors without affecting the main coding environment. The feature aims to enhance AI code generation while preserving user independence, privacy, and performance. Future plans include adding code execution capabilities, despite associated file system isolation challenges.
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