ThumbGate Verification evidence
integration | cursor prevent repeated mistakes

# Cursor Guardrails That Block Repeated Mistakes

Cursor moves fast, which makes repeated mistakes expensive. ThumbGate gives Cursor users a feedback loop that turns thumbs-down corrections into pre-action checks before the next risky step fires.

👍 Thumbs up reinforces good behavior
👎 Thumbs down blocks repeated mistakes

## Why this page exists

- Cursor users want speed without trusting the agent blindly.
- ThumbGate adds enforcement without forcing a platform switch.
- The page should answer the buyer question in one line: how do I stop Cursor from doing the same bad thing again?

## The Cursor workflow problem

Cursor can move from idea to edits quickly, but the failure mode is familiar: the same wrong refactor, risky shell command, or skipped check comes back in the next session because nothing hardened the workflow.

## How ThumbGate fits into Cursor

- Capture thumbs-up/down feedback on agent behavior.
- Promote repeated failures into prevention rules.
- Block known-bad commands with pre-action checks before execution.
- Keep the memory and gates local-first so the operator retains control.

## What makes this different from a rule file

Static rules help on day one. ThumbGate helps on day two and day twenty because it keeps learning from live corrections instead of relying on a fixed checklist that drifts out of date.

## FAQ

Do I need to leave Cursor to use ThumbGate?

No. ThumbGate is designed to sit alongside existing coding-agent workflows so you can add enforcement without switching tools.

What kind of mistakes can Cursor guardrails stop?

Repeated failures like risky git actions, destructive scripts, skipped verification, or any other known-bad pattern you have already corrected once.