The first job is diagnosis. We review the actual changed files, error messages, browser console output, TypeScript and build errors, imports, dependencies, component logic, routing and recent AI edits before recommending a fix.
Cursor AI code repair
Cursor AI Code Not Working?
Cursor helped you move quickly. Now the app will not run, TypeScript errors are piling up, React components are broken, files changed unexpectedly, or every AI fix creates another problem. We diagnose what changed, find the real fault and repair the code properly.
Root cause diagnosis
We review the changed files, errors and behaviour before suggesting another fix.
Repair before rewrite
We protect working code and repair the damaged part where a rebuild is not needed.
TypeScript, React, build and regression checks.
Wrong-file edits, imports, dependencies and routing reviewed.
Clear explanation of what changed and what should happen next.
Get My Website Checked
Send the URL and what’s wrong. We’ll review the issue and let you know the sensible next step.
No obligation. If it needs proper investigation, we’ll explain the paid diagnostic option before doing that work.
Common Cursor
Problems We Fix
Cursor can move quickly through a project, but real codebases still need working types, components, imports, dependencies, routing and build output.
Cursor generated code not working
The suggested code looks plausible but does not fit the existing project, data flow or framework setup.
Cursor broke working code
A feature worked before the AI edit and now fails because shared files, props, imports or routes changed.
TypeScript errors after Cursor changes
Types, props, generics, imports or package versions no longer line up with the codebase.
React components no longer render
Components, hooks, state, props or client-side behaviour break after generated edits.
Build or lint errors after AI edits
The app stops compiling because generated code conflicts with framework, lint or package rules.
Wrong files changed
Cursor edits files you did not expect, creating regressions away from the original task.
Dependencies and imports broken
Imports, exports, package versions or module paths are changed without the rest of the app matching.
App no longer starts
Local development, preview or production fails because code, config or environment assumptions changed.
Layout or styling regressions
A component fix damages responsive layout, spacing, Tailwind classes or shared styling.
API or state logic broken
Data fetching, form logic, API calls, state updates or loading states no longer behave correctly.
Cursor fix loop
Every accepted fix creates a new error because the root cause has not been identified.
Codebase hard to understand
Repeated AI edits leave conflicting patterns, duplicate logic or unclear ownership between files.
Not Sure What Cursor Changed?
Guessing with more prompts can make a damaged codebase harder to repair.
Quick Answers Before You Ask for Help
A few practical points before you send the project over.
We find the failing layer
We can check whether the issue is generated code, project structure, TypeScript, React, imports, dependencies, routing, API logic or build config.
Repair comes first
We do not recommend a rebuild unless repair is the wrong option for the codebase, budget or future use.
Working code is protected
We focus on stabilising the project and preserving the parts that still work.
Plain English explanation
You get a clear explanation of what changed, why it matters and what should be fixed first.
Why Cursor Projects Break After AI Edits
Cursor is useful, but real projects still need testing, judgement and codebase context.
AI edits can solve one symptom and break another
- Cursor may change files the user did not expect.
- Generated code can conflict with existing architecture.
- Imports, dependencies, types, props, state and routes can become inconsistent.
Repeated fixes can compound the damage
- Build, lint and TypeScript errors often point to the layer that actually broke.
- Fix prompts can rewrite working code while chasing symptoms.
- The right repair often starts with the change history, not the latest visible error.
Stuck in a Cursor Fix Loop?
If every Cursor fix creates another error, the project needs diagnosis rather than another guess.
A Cursor fix loop usually starts with one error. You ask Cursor to repair it, the next version creates a different error, and the codebase becomes harder to reason about with every accepted change. Cursor may rewrite working files while chasing symptoms, so the visible error changes but the project remains unstable.
Root cause diagnosis stops the loop by checking what changed, which layer failed and which parts of the project should be protected before repair.
When a Cursor edit has touched more files than expected, compare the changed files with the first failing error before another broad prompt. If the break sits in generated components, state or dependencies, repair the AI-generated code path directly.
How We Repair Cursor Projects
The process starts with evidence, not another broad AI rewrite.
01
Check the broken behaviour
We confirm what is failing now and capture the latest errors, screens and expected behaviour.
02
Review recent AI edits
We inspect changed files, recent Cursor suggestions and unexpected edits before changing more code.
03
Read build and console errors
We check TypeScript, lint, build, terminal and browser console output for the first meaningful fault.
04
Trace app structure
We follow components, imports, routes, state and API calls so the broken layer is clear.
05
Identify the repair path
We decide whether the problem is code, config, dependency, architecture or an AI regression.
06
Repair while preserving working code
We fix the fault carefully and avoid damaging the parts that still behave correctly.
07
Retest after repair
We run the project again and check the affected behaviour after the repair is made.
What We Check During Diagnosis
A structured check prevents time being wasted on the wrong fault.
Changed files
Recent AI edits
TypeScript errors
Lint/build errors
Browser console errors
React component logic
Props and state flow
Imports and dependencies
Package/version conflicts
Routing and 404 behaviour
API calls and data flow
Environment variables
Styling/layout regressions
Mobile layout
Production readiness
Need a Cursor Developer to Take Over?
Some Cursor projects need someone technical to step in and stabilise the codebase.
If Cursor edits have made the project too fragile to keep prompting safely, a technical takeover can be the fastest route back to a usable codebase. We can review what changed, undo or repair damaging AI edits, stabilise the project and make the code maintainable again.
Can Your Cursor Project Be Repaired?
Repair is usually worth checking before you pay for a full rebuild.
Often repairable
Many Cursor-damaged projects can be repaired when the issue is an import, component, type, route, dependency, config or regression.
Sometimes needs rollback or refactor
If the code works in pieces but not as a whole, the right answer may be a careful rollback or targeted refactor.
Occasionally rebuild is safer
If the architecture is badly wrong or the codebase is too tangled, we will explain that before you spend more money patching it.
Diagnosis prevents you wasting money on the wrong path.
Cursor Repair Guides
Practical guides for the most common Cursor AI code repair scenarios.
Cursor AI Code Not Working?
What to check before asking for another rewrite.
Cursor Broke My Code?
How to recover before rewriting a working feature.
Cursor TypeScript Errors?
Why type errors keep appearing after AI edits.
Cursor React App Not Working?
Common React, state, route and component failures.
Stuck in a Cursor AI Fix Loop?
When to stop prompting and diagnose the root cause.
Cursor Changed the Wrong Files?
How to review and recover accidental AI edits safely.
Cursor repair FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions from founders, small businesses, agencies and builders using Cursor on real projects.
Can you fix code broken by Cursor AI?
Yes. We review the changed files, errors, app behaviour and project structure to find what Cursor changed and repair the code where practical.
Can you fix TypeScript errors caused by Cursor?
Yes. We can trace TypeScript errors through props, imports, shared types, generics, dependencies and generated code that no longer matches the project.
Can you fix React components broken after Cursor edits?
Yes. We check component logic, hooks, props, state, routing, imports, API calls and browser console errors to find why the React app stopped working.
Can you find what Cursor changed?
Usually. We can review recent edits, diffs, changed files and error output to identify the changes most likely to have caused the fault.
Can you help if Cursor keeps creating new errors?
Yes. That is usually a fix loop. We stop chasing symptoms, identify the root cause and repair the project from a stable understanding of the codebase.
Do I need to rebuild my Cursor project?
Not always. Many Cursor-damaged projects can be repaired. If a rollback, refactor or rebuild is safer, we will explain why before you spend more money patching it.
Can you repair a project where Cursor changed the wrong files?
Yes. We can review the change set, protect working code, undo accidental edits where safe and repair the remaining fault carefully.
Can you check whether my Cursor project is stable enough to launch?
Yes. We can check build output, browser errors, mobile layout, API behaviour, dependencies, environment variables and production readiness before launch.
Still Not Sure What Cursor Broke?
Send the project details, error output or URL and we will check what changed before you spend more time on another prompt.
No obligation. If it needs proper investigation, we’ll explain the paid diagnostic option before doing that work.