OpenAI has announced it will end direct access to its AI models for the code editor Cursor. The company has proposed November 12, 2026, as the cutoff date, but the final timeline is still up in the air as both sides continue talks. The move comes after Cursor was acquired by SpaceX.

What Happened

On August 28, OpenAI said it plans to wind down its partnership with Cursor, cutting off the editor’s direct access to OpenAI models. The tentative deadline is November 12, 2026, but the exact date will depend on future negotiations between the parties.

Cursor’s New Ownership

OpenAI tied this decision to the fact that Cursor was recently bought by SpaceX. With the change in ownership, OpenAI is shifting its access policies for Cursor’s service.

Impact on Developers

OpenAI stressed that developers who rely on its models inside Cursor will feel this the most. Unless a new agreement is reached, they could lose direct access to OpenAI’s models as early as November 2026.

What’s Next

Both companies are still hashing out the details and the exact cutoff date. OpenAI hasn’t shared any info yet about what a transition period might look like.