How to fix the Cursor Error calling tool ‘edit_file’?

[diljitvirkz]

I keep getting the Cursor Error calling tool ‘edit_file’ message when trying to use the tool. Has anyone found a solution or workaround for this error?

 

[Vecna]

You can fix the “Cursor Error calling tool ‘edit_file’” by restarting the app or editor, checking for updates, and ensuring you have permission to edit the file. Also verify the file path, format, and tool settings. If the issue persists, reinstall or reset the tool’s configuration.

 

[SK_Tech]

This‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ problem is typically caused by the tool or editor being unable to access the file that you want to change, hence the fastest solution would be to reboot your editor/app, ensure that no other program is using the file, verify that the file path is correct and check your write permissions; if the trouble still persists, remove the temporary/cache files of the tool and refresh your ‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌workspace.

 

[Audrey]

To fix the “Cursor Error calling tool ‘edit_file’,” try updating the tool, check your file permissions, make sure your file paths are right, and restart your editor or environment. Sometimes, a quick restart clears out any corrupted session data.

 

[Cizenig]

This error is frequently Cursor AI Code Editor's problem. The solution is: make sure that the full project folder is opened rather than a single file. Additionally, try to restart Cursor, get the latest version, or if you have a large amount of work, specify that the AI should do the edits in small portions.

 

[JordanSkye]

Calling so-called tool error There is a common error here which can be caused by permission clashes or a corrupted editor session, and is normally edited out by first restarting the tool, re-refreshing files, or fixing access control.

 

[robbinhook]

To fix the Cursor “Error calling tool ‘edit_file’,” restart Cursor, ensure the file isn’t read-only, and check extension conflicts. Verify the file path exists, permissions are correct, and Cursor is updated. If the issue persists, reload the workspace or reopen the project.