Focus Restore feature for your Cursor

When working with Cursor agents, I noticed a small but recurring productivity leak.

While the agent is running, it’s very easy to switch context — read a website, check Telegram, do something else.

The problem appears when the agent finishes: Cursor doesn’t automatically regain window focus, and I often return to it with a delay.

This breaks the flow.

To solve this, I built a small utility hook that automatically brings the Cursor window back into focus once the agent finishes its work.

What it does

• Listens for agent completion

• Activates the Cursor window automatically

• Helps you immediately continue working without context switching friction

Key points

• Cross-platform (macOS, Windows, Linux)

• Lightweight and minimal

• Designed specifically as a UX improvement for agent-based workflows

• Easy to install and remove

Why this matters

When you use agents frequently, even small delays add up.

This hook doesn’t try to be “smart” — it just removes a tiny but annoying interruption in the feedback loop between you and the agent.

Sometimes that’s all you need.

Repository

👉 https://github.com/beautyfree/cursor-window-activate-hook

If you’re using Cursor agents heavily and notice the same issue — feel free to try it out or adapt it to your workflow.

Feedback and improvements are welcome.