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Claude Code 2.1.277 can now read AGENTS.md when a project does not have a CLAUDE.md . For teams that move between Codex, Cursor, Gemini CLI, and Claude Code, the change can remove a duplicate set of build, test, and contribution instructions. It does not mean every instruction file is automatically merged or that every Claude Code environment supports the feature in the same way. This guide uses Anthropic’s release, memory documentation, and published built-in plugin notes checked on September 19, 2026. Version 2.1.277 shipped on September 18. A Hacker News discussion about the change had 605 points and 214 comments when checked, which is useful evidence of developer interest, not evidence that the implementation is flawless. What changed: AGENTS.md is now the default fallback AGENTS.md is a plain Markdown file for the information a coding agent needs before changing a repository: setup commands, tests, style rules, security boundaries, and completion criteria. It complements the...

Cursor Projects is built for software work that will not fit into one chat: a feature spread across repositories, a migration that needs dozens of pull requests, or maintenance that keeps coming back. You give one persistent coordinator a goal. It plans the work, delegates implementation to other agents, and returns the results for review. The important shift is not simply “more agents.” It is managing shared context, parallel execution, recurring triggers, and human review as one long-running unit. What to know first Cursor announced Projects in beta on September 10, 2026 and said it was rolling out to all users. Whether the menu is visible, how much agent usage is available, and what it costs can still depend on your account, plan, and organization policies. This guide explains the public feature and a cautious setup path; it does not claim firsthand results from running it on a production repository. How Projects differs from an ordinary agent chat A normal agent conversation...