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Summary:
This PR improves the reliability and maintainability of the reset script by introducing stricter path validation, simplifying workbench path logic, and enhancing overall error handling.

Changes:

  1. Stricter App Resource Validation

    • find_cursor_app_resource_dir now checks for the presence of all key files:
      • package.json
      • out/main.js
      • out/vs/workbench/workbench.desktop.main.js
    • Ensures only valid directories are accepted.
    • Updated success and failure messages for better clarity.

  2. Simplified Workbench Path Resolution

    • get_workbench_cursor_path assumes the workbench file exists (validated earlier).
    • Removed redundant checks; retained a basic fallback check with os.path.exists().

  3. Improved Error Handling and Flow Control

    • Clear separation between core ID reset logic and optional JS patching in reset_machine_ids.
    • JS patching only proceeds if:
      • App resource directory is valid
      • Required JS files are writable
    • Added user-friendly messages and graceful exits when permissions are missing.

Additional:

  • Added missing imports: time, subprocess, errno.

@BasaiCorp
Update totally_reset_cursor.py Powerfull update.
9c6ccea 
Here's a professionally styled, beautiful version of your original instructions for resetting Cursor using `totally_reset_cursor.py`. This version is cleaner, well-structured, and easier to follow — suitable for documentation, a readme, or a developer guide:

---

# 🔄 Cursor Reset Script Guide  
> A utility for fully or partially resetting Cursor IDE.

---

## 🚀 Basic Usage

**▶️ Recommended First Try**  
Fully resets Cursor, including IDs and JS patches:
```bash
python totally_reset_cursor.py
```

---

## 🛡️ Safer Alternatives

**🔧 Skip System IDs**  
Avoids modifying Windows Registry or macOS Plists (no admin/sudo rights needed):
```bash
python totally_reset_cursor.py --skip-system-ids
```

**🎨 Skip JS Patches**  
Only resets machine IDs; keeps Cursor UI and behavior unchanged:
```bash
python totally_reset_cursor.py --skip-js-patches
```

**🔐 Skip Both (Safe Mode)**  
Skips both system ID changes and JS patches:
```bash
python totally_reset_cursor.py --skip-system-ids --skip-js-patches
```

---

## ⚙️ Running with Admin/Sudo

- **🪟 Windows:** Right-click the script or Terminal → **Run as Administrator**  
- **🍎 macOS / 🐧 Linux:**  
  ```bash
  sudo python totally_reset_cursor.py
  ```

> ⚠️ `sudo` is usually only needed on macOS when modifying system IDs. On Linux, it may be required if Cursor is installed in system-wide directories like `/opt` or `/usr/share`.

---

## 🧠 Important Notes

- **📦 Backups Created:**  
  `.bak` files are automatically created next to the original files for:
  - `storage.json`
  - `state.vscdb`
  - `machineId`
  - `main.js`
  - `workbench.desktop.main.js`

- **🔐 Permissions:**  
  You may need to run with elevated permissions if:
  - Cursor is installed in protected directories
  - System IDs are being modified

- **💥 JS Patch Fragility:**  
  Patches rely on hardcoded patterns in `main.js` and `workbench.desktop.main.js`. These may **break after Cursor updates**. Use `--skip-js-patches` if errors occur.

- **⚠️ System ID Risks:**  
  Editing system IDs via registry or plist can affect other software. Use `--skip-system-ids` to avoid this. Proceed with caution.

- **🔄 Cursor Updates:**  
  You may need to re-run this script or update patch logic after Cursor receives updates.

- **📜 Terms of Service:**  
  This script may violate Cursor’s Terms of Service. Use it **responsibly and at your own risk**.

---

Let me know if you want this formatted for a markdown file (`README.md`) or want a GUI version of the reset tool.
@BasaiCorp
fixed Issues and added more powerfull and new methods too.
df10296 
## ⚙️ How to Use `bypass_version.py`

### 🔹 Requirements:
- Python 3.6+
- Install dependency:
  ```bash
  pip install colorama
  ```

### 🔹 Optional:
- `utils.py`: Add if you have `get_user_documents_path()`. If missing, fallback is used.
- Translator: Pass a `translator` object to `main()` if used in a larger app.

### 🔹 Run the Script:
- **Normal Run:**
  ```bash
  python bypass_version.py
  ```
- **With Sudo/Admin (if needed):**
  ```bash
  sudo python bypass_version.py  # macOS/Linux
  ```
  On Windows: Right-click terminal → “Run as Administrator”

> ⚠️ Script checks if admin rights might be required (e.g., if Cursor is in `/opt`, `/usr/share`, or `/Applications`).
@BasaiCorp
fix: Updated it and fix issues and now it is properly working.
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## 🔄 Key Changes Summary

### 📁 `find_cursor_app_resource_dir` Validation
- Now checks for all 3 required files:
  - `package.json`
  - `out/main.js`
  - `out/vs/workbench/workbench.desktop.main.js`
- Only returns path if **all exist**.
- Updated success and error messages for clarity.

### 🧩 `get_workbench_cursor_path` Simplified
- Since the workbench file is now guaranteed, complex checks were removed.
- Basic `os.path.exists` kept for safety.

### 📦 New Imports
- Added: `time`, `subprocess`, `errno`
- Used in helper functions and the main block.

### ⚙️ Better Error Handling
- `reset_machine_ids()` now separates:
  - Core ID reset steps
  - Optional JS patching
- JS patching runs only if:
  - App path is found
  - Required files are writable

### ✅ Final Summary Clarity
- Clearly distinguishes between:
  - Core reset failures (IDs, JSON, DB)
  - Optional issues (System IDs, JS patches)
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❌ reset.process_error_unexpected
ℹ️ Stack Trace: Traceback (most recent call last):
File "C:\Users\vboxuser\Documents\Project\cursor-free-vip\totally_reset_cursor.py", line 1369, in run
overall_status = resetter.reset_machine_ids(skip_system_ids=skip_system, skip_js_patches=skip_patches)
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
File "C:\Users\vboxuser\Documents\Project\cursor-free-vip\totally_reset_cursor.py", line 1228, in reset_machine_ids
if not self._check_prerequisites():
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
File "C:\Users\vboxuser\Documents\Project\cursor-free-vip\totally_reset_cursor.py", line 719, in _check_prerequisites
print(f"{Fore.GREEN}{EMOJI['SUCCESS']} {translator.get('reset.prereq_ok') if translator else 'Prerequisites check passed.'}{Style.RESET_ALL}")
^^^^^^^^^^
NameError: name 'translator' is not defined. Did you mean: 'self.translator'?

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❌ reset.final_message_error

please verify is work , and commit the pr

@yeongpin yeongpin closed this Apr 16, 2025
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