Cursor
The AI-first code editor.
Overview
Cursor is a code editor built from the ground up for AI-powered development. It's a fork of VS Code, so it maintains a familiar interface and extension compatibility, but with deeply integrated AI features. These include a codebase-aware chat, code generation, debugging assistance, and an 'Auto-edit' feature for applying changes across multiple files.
✨ Key Features
- AI chat with codebase context
- Generate, edit, and debug code with AI
- Auto-edit across multiple files
- Familiar VS Code interface
- Support for VS Code extensions
- Web search integration
🎯 Key Differentiators
- AI features are native to the editor, not a plugin
- Deep codebase context for more accurate AI assistance
- Familiar VS Code experience reduces the learning curve
Unique Value: Provides a seamless and powerful AI development experience by building AI capabilities directly into a familiar, high-performance code editor.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Using the chat to ask questions about the entire codebase, not just the open file
- Applying a refactor across multiple files with a single command
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Developers who are not willing to switch from their current, highly customized IDE
🏆 Alternatives
Unlike AI plugins which are constrained by IDE extension APIs, Cursor's native integration allows for deeper and more powerful features, such as multi-file edits and more comprehensive codebase awareness.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Limited number of slow AI generations.
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