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