Cursor launches /automate for event-driven workflows

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Cursor launches /automate for event-driven workflows

Cursor has launched `/automate`, a new feature that allows developers to design and deploy custom automations, triggers, tools, and instructions using natural language commands. The update expands Cursor's automation capabilities by integrating support for Slack emoji triggers, GitHub events, and cloud-hosted agents, enabling users to seamlessly orchestrate event-driven development processes directly within the editor environment.

// ANALYSIS

Turning developer environments into agentic automation hubs bridges the gap between IDEs and workflow platforms like Zapier.

* Streamlines the transition from writing code to building operational workflows within the same workspace.

* Natural language generation of triggers and tools lowers the barrier to entry for setting up continuous integration and notifications.

* Integration with Slack and GitHub suggests a focus on team-level automation and immediate feedback loops.

// TAGS

aieditorautomationworkflowsintegrations

DISCOVERED

2h ago

2026-06-19

PUBLISHED

2h ago

2026-06-19

RELEVANCE

8/ 10

AUTHOR

toolfolio

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