Cursor

The AI-first code editor built on VS Code.

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About

Overview

Cursor is an AI-first code editor built as a fork of VS Code. It deeply integrates AI into the development workflow, offering codebase-aware chat, multi-file editing, and AI-powered autocomplete to accelerate coding.

Pricing & Free Tier

Free Tier (Hobby): Yes. Includes 2,000 code completions and 50 slow premium requests per month.
Pro: $20/month (or $16/month billed annually). Unlocks unlimited fast premium requests and advanced models.

How to Use

Download and install Cursor from cursor.com.
Import your VS Code extensions and settings during setup.
Use Cmd/Ctrl + K for inline code generation.
Use Cmd/Ctrl + L to open the AI chat and ask questions about your codebase.

Important Notes

Privacy Mode: Cursor offers a "Privacy Mode" that ensures your code is never stored on their servers, which is crucial for proprietary work.
VS Code Compatibility: Most, but not all, VS Code extensions work perfectly within Cursor.