Meh.
This week I wrapped the same tool as a Cursor Extension. One-click setup instead of npm install.
274 downloads in 12 hours.
Same product. Different packaging. Completely different result.
The Problem PULSE Solves
Agent Mode in Cursor is powerful. But it has no memory. No awareness of time. No guardrails.
You start a task, grab coffee, come back 45 minutes later - and the agent went completely off track. Or deleted files. Or committed secrets. Or looped through the same fix 12 times.
Cursor gives you Rules and MCP. But no system that uses them for actual control.
PULSE is that system.
What It Does
Time Control
- Tracks time since last checkpoint
- Reminds you after 15 min
- Stops after 30 min without input
Loop Detection (5 patterns)
- fix_chain: 3+ "fix" commits in a row
- revert: Reverts in git log
- churn: Same file changed 5+ times
- pendeln: Back and forth between solutions
- fix_no_test: Fix without test changes
Safeguards (6 checks)
- SECRETS: API keys, passwords → blocked
- PROD_URL: Production URLs → flagged
- MASS_DELETE: File deletions → confirmation
- BIG_CHANGESET: Too many changes → warning
- UNKNOWN_DEPS: New packages → flagged
- CONSOLE_LOG: Debug output → detected
Scope Presets
- frontend: 10 files / 250 lines
- backend: 15 files / 400 lines
- fullstack: 15 files / 300 lines
- monorepo: 25 files / 600 lines
Workflow Tools
- pulse_run: Creates branch + structured mission
- pulse_status: Time, scope, risk level
- pulse_checkpoint: Commit with validation
- pulse_doctor: Scan + loop detection
- pulse_review: Decision briefing before merge
- pulse_learn: Save solutions for next time
How It Works
Install the extension. Click "Setup Pulse" in the sidebar. Done.
PULSE creates:
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.cursor/mcp.json(MCP server config) -
.cursor/rules/pulse.mdc(Rules with alwaysApply: true)
After that, the agent calls the tools itself. Every message, it checks its status. No manual commands. No terminal switching.
The agent controls itself. You just steer.
The Lesson
I spent weeks building a solid CLI. Good docs. Clean architecture. The works.
Nobody cared.
Then I spent one day wrapping it as an extension. Same code. Just easier to install.
274 downloads in half a day.
Friction kills adoption. Doesn't matter how good your tool is if people won't try it.
Try It
Cursor Extension: Search "Pulse Framework" in Extensions
GitHub: github.com/manuelfussTC/PulseFramework
What I'm looking for:
- ⭐ Stars if it helps you
- 🧪 Feedback on what's missing or broken
- 🛠️ Contributors who want to build together
Open source. MIT license. PRs welcome.
What's the worst Agent Mode disaster you've had? I'd love to hear your stories in the comments.
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