Terminal Candy × Cursor CLI

Skin the terminal you run Cursor CLI in

Cursor's agent, in the terminal. Terminal Candy is the real native macOS terminal that makes it look like anything — and tells you the moment it finishes.

macOS 14+ · free to download & try · never a subscription

Why run Cursor CLI in Terminal Candy?

  • Real terminal, untouched CLI: run the `cursor-agent` CLI exactly as normal inside Terminal Candy.
  • Agent alerts: Dock bounce, sound, or bring-to-front when Cursor CLI finishes or needs input.
  • Reskin the terminal live, or build your own from any image with the Skin Builder.
  • Global ⌥Space hotkey drops Cursor CLI in over any app.
  • Native Apple-Silicon speed, true color, deep scrollback.

How to run Cursor CLI in Terminal Candy

  1. 01

    Install Terminal Candy

    Download the DMG, drag it to Applications, and launch. It is a real, fully native macOS terminal — nothing to configure.

  2. 02

    Run Cursor CLI inside it

    Run `cursor-agent` in a Terminal Candy window. Because Terminal Candy is a genuine terminal (real PTY, full VT, true color), Cursor CLI runs exactly as it does anywhere else — Terminal Candy never touches its binary or config.

  3. 03

    Skin it, then walk away

    Pick a skin and Cursor CLI wears it live — no restart. Turn on agent alerts and Terminal Candy bounces, chimes, or jumps to the front the moment Cursor CLI finishes or needs your input.

Cursor CLI + Terminal Candy — FAQ

Does Terminal Candy modify Cursor CLI?
No. It is a terminal — you run the official Cursor CLI inside it unchanged. Your auth and settings behave identically.
Can it alert me when Cursor CLI finishes?
Yes — set a Dock bounce, sound, or bring-to-front in the Alerts tab for when Cursor CLI completes or pauses.
Which Macs does it run on?
macOS 14+ on Apple Silicon. Native Mac app; no Windows or Linux build.
What does it cost?
Free 14-day trial, then a one-time $10 license for unlimited skins. No subscription.

Using a different agent?

Terminal Candy is a real terminal — run any AI CLI in it.