Cursor IDE Usage Statistics Tracking Extension
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Summary
A Visual Studio Code extension developed to track usage statistics for the Cursor IDE. The extension provides analytics capabilities but currently has a limitation of not working on macOS. The developer has shared both the marketplace link and source code, seeking community feedback and suggestions for improvement.
Best Practices
Cross-platform Compatibility Testing
Implement thorough testing across different operating systems
Clear Platform Limitations Documentation
Explicitly document platform limitations in extension description
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Avoid Platform-Specific Implementation
Don't rely on platform-specific APIs without proper abstraction
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