Cursor adds a faster mode for Claude Opus 4.7

By Steven Van · 2026-05-12

The mode runs 2.5x faster at 6x the cost; Cursor recommends it only when turnaround matters more than price.

Cursor's Cursor editor now offers a fast mode for Claude Opus 4.7, running at 2.5x the normal speed for 6x the cost. Cursor recommends sticking with standard speed for most tasks, reserving the faster option for cases where turnaround time matters more than cost.

Announced on 12 May 2026.

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