diff --git a/Readme.md b/Readme.md
index 7023db2..52f7654 100644
--- a/Readme.md
+++ b/Readme.md
@@ -39,10 +39,24 @@ jobs:
           gitea_token: ${{ secrets.CURSOR_BOT_TOKEN }}
           gitea_base_url: https://gitea.schwenk.online
           ai_model: composer-2.5
+          # push_to_default_branch: "false"   # optional — push to default branch instead of opening a PR
+          # agent_timeout: 5m                 # optional — max agent runtime (default 5m)
 ```
 
 `ai_model` is optional — it defaults to `composer-2.5` when omitted.
 
+For playground repos that commit directly to the default branch (no PR workflow):
+
+```yaml
+      - uses: https://gitea.schwenk.online/froxxxy/cursor-gitea-agent@main
+        with:
+          cursor_api_key: ${{ secrets.CURSOR_API_KEY }}
+          gitea_token: ${{ secrets.CURSOR_BOT_TOKEN }}
+          gitea_base_url: https://gitea.schwenk.online
+          push_to_default_branch: "true"
+          agent_timeout: 10m
+```
+
 ## Action inputs
 
 | Input | Required | Default | Description |
@@ -51,6 +65,8 @@ jobs:
 | `gitea_token` | yes | — | Gitea token for the `cursor` bot user |
 | `gitea_base_url` | yes | — | Gitea instance URL |
 | `ai_model` | no | `composer-2.5` | Cursor model id |
+| `push_to_default_branch` | no | `false` | When `"true"`, agent commits and pushes to the default branch instead of opening a PR |
+| `agent_timeout` | no | `5m` | Maximum runtime for the Cursor agent (`timeout` duration, e.g. `5m`, `30m`) |
 
 ## How it works
 
diff --git a/SOUL.md b/SOUL.md
index 1e5d8b6..b9fa318 100644
--- a/SOUL.md
+++ b/SOUL.md
@@ -53,3 +53,5 @@ Fränky and repos on gitea.schwenk.online where the `cursor` bot user is a colla
 - Parse event context from `GITHUB_EVENT_PATH` with `jq` — do not rely on undocumented `gitea.event.*` template fields in shell scripts.
 - Install Cursor CLI and gitea-mcp only when `@cursor` fires and only if not already present on the runner.
 - Gitea secret names cannot start with `GITEA_` or `GITHUB_` — use `CURSOR_BOT_TOKEN` for the bot token, not `GITEA_TOKEN`.
+- `push_to_default_branch` (`"true"` / `"false"`, default `"false"`): playground repos may push directly to the default branch; production repos keep PR-only behavior.
+- `agent_timeout` (default `5m`): caps Cursor agent runtime via `timeout`; raise for long tasks (e.g. `30m`).
diff --git a/action.yml b/action.yml
index 7b2fb4e..a48dac4 100644
--- a/action.yml
+++ b/action.yml
@@ -14,6 +14,14 @@ inputs:
     description: Cursor model id
     required: false
     default: composer-2.5
+  push_to_default_branch:
+    description: When true, commit and push directly to the default branch instead of opening a PR
+    required: false
+    default: "false"
+  agent_timeout:
+    description: Maximum runtime for the Cursor agent (timeout duration, e.g. 5m, 30m)
+    required: false
+    default: 5m
 
 runs:
   using: composite
@@ -39,5 +47,7 @@ runs:
         GITEA_ACCESS_TOKEN: ${{ inputs.gitea_token }}
         GITEA_BASE_URL: ${{ inputs.gitea_base_url }}
         AI_MODEL: ${{ inputs.ai_model }}
+        PUSH_TO_DEFAULT_BRANCH: ${{ inputs.push_to_default_branch }}
+        AGENT_TIMEOUT: ${{ inputs.agent_timeout }}
       run: |
         "$GITHUB_ACTION_PATH/scripts/run-cursor.sh"
diff --git a/scripts/run-cursor.sh b/scripts/run-cursor.sh
index c7899c1..b780a65 100755
--- a/scripts/run-cursor.sh
+++ b/scripts/run-cursor.sh
@@ -53,6 +53,36 @@ jq -n \
 git config user.name "cursor"
 git config user.email "cursor@users.noreply.gitea.schwenk.online"
 
+AGENT_TIMEOUT="${AGENT_TIMEOUT:-5m}"
+
+if [ "${PUSH_TO_DEFAULT_BRANCH:-false}" = "true" ]; then
+  TAKE_ACTION_SECTION='3. **Take Action:**
+   - If implementing code: commit changes directly to the default branch and push (do not open a pull request)
+   - If reviewing code: post a structured review in the pull request
+   - If answering questions: provide helpful, accurate information
+   - If the request is not feasible or safe: explain why and suggest alternatives
+   - Do not create a pull request for implementation work — push to the default branch instead'
+
+  SAFETY_RULES_SECTION='## SAFETY RULES
+
+- Commit and push implementation changes directly to the default branch — do not create a pull request
+- Always use MCP tools for Gitea interactions
+- Be minimal, precise, and safe in your actions'
+else
+  TAKE_ACTION_SECTION='3. **Take Action:**
+   - If implementing code: create a feature branch and open a pull request
+   - If reviewing code: post a structured review in the pull request
+   - If answering questions: provide helpful, accurate information
+   - If the request is not feasible or safe: explain why and suggest alternatives
+   - Use the MCP tool to create a Pull Request if needed'
+
+  SAFETY_RULES_SECTION='## SAFETY RULES
+
+- NEVER push directly to protected branches (main, master, etc.)
+- Always use MCP tools for Gitea interactions
+- Be minimal, precise, and safe in your actions'
+fi
+
 PROMPT="You are an autonomous software engineering agent called cursor for repository: ${REPO_FULL_NAME}
 
 ## CONTEXT INFORMATION
@@ -84,25 +114,16 @@ You have full access to Gitea via MCP tools. Use them to:
    - Consider the context of the ${ISSUE_TYPE} and previous discussion
    - If the request is unclear, ask for clarification via a comment
 
-3. **Take Action:**
-   - If implementing code: create a feature branch and open a pull request
-   - If reviewing code: post a structured review in the pull request
-   - If answering questions: provide helpful, accurate information
-   - If the request is not feasible or safe: explain why and suggest alternatives
-   - Use the MCP tool to create a Pull Request if needed
+${TAKE_ACTION_SECTION}
 
 4. **Let the user know you've completed the request**
    - Post your response as a comment on the ${ISSUE_TYPE}
    - If the request is not feasible or safe: explain why and suggest alternatives
 
-## SAFETY RULES
-
-- NEVER push directly to protected branches (main, master, etc.)
-- Always use MCP tools for Gitea interactions
-- Be minimal, precise, and safe in your actions"
+${SAFETY_RULES_SECTION}"
 
 echo "Running Cursor agent for ${REPO_FULL_NAME} ${ISSUE_TYPE} #${ISSUE_NUMBER} (model: ${AI_MODEL})"
 
-timeout 30m agent -p "$PROMPT" --force --model "${AI_MODEL}" --output-format=text
+timeout "${AGENT_TIMEOUT}" agent -p "$PROMPT" --force --model "${AI_MODEL}" --output-format=text
 
 echo "Cursor agent completed."